Strong Student Achievement Trends Continue in Peru ESD 124
Students in Peru Elementary School District continue to grow in their academic achievement as indicated on the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT), as well as on local assessments. Overall district scores from the spring 2011 ISAT were once again very strong, with 87.8 percent of all students in grades 3 through 8 meeting or exceeding standards in mathematics, while 83.6 percent did so in reading.
Overall student ISAT scores in Peru ESD 124 have continued on a seven year upward trend in both reading and math. As a comparison, the overall ISAT scores were 75.5 percent meeting and exceeding in mathematics in 2004-05 and 71.3 percent in reading that same year. In that same time period, the district’s percentage of economically disadvantaged students has climbed from 24.9 percent to 41.1 percent, providing clear evidence that the students and staff of Peru Schools have completely bucked the trend of increasing low income rates predicating lower overall student achievement scores.
These improvements are very noteworthy and we are proud of the growth of our students; however, the teachers, administration and staff will continue to focus not on a state test, but on authentic learning opportunities and developing a deep, meaningful curriculum for our students. Ongoing efforts to improve student achievement will continue with even more focus as the district focuses on aligning with the Common Core Standards.
Please click on the following document to view the improvement trends in more detail. This outlines the last seven years of history for the percentages of students meeting and exceeding state standards in reading and mathematics, and trending this information with some of our biggest challenges.
Students Meeting & Exceeding Standards from 2004-05 through 2010-11
The table below contains the individual School Report Cards provided by the Illinois State Board of Education for each building from the previous seven school years. Please contact your child’s school or the district office if you have any questions about the School Report Cards or the achievement of our students.
Current School District Alignment
| 2011 | Parkside | Washington | Northview |
| 2010 | Parkside | Washington | Northview |
Previous School District Alignment
| 2009 | Washington | Northview | Roosevelt |
| 2008 | Washington | Northview | Roosevelt |
| 2007 | Washington | Northview | Roosevelt |
| 2006 | Washington | Northview | Roosevelt |
| 2005 | Washington | Northview | Roosevelt |
