No Child Left Behind / Adequate Yearly Progress
Factors Considered in Determining Adequate Yearly Progress
Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) calculations in Illinois are now based on three factors, beginning in 2003:
Meeting Target Math & Reading Scores
The percent of reading and math scores that meet or exceed standards, compared to the annual state targets.
| Year | Reading and Math Score Targets |
|---|---|
2003 |
40% |
2004 |
40% |
2005 |
47.5% |
2006 |
47.5% |
2007 |
55% |
2008 |
62.5% |
2009 |
70% |
2010 |
77.5% |
2011 |
85% |
2012 |
92.5% |
2013 |
92.5% |
2014 |
100% |
Participation Rates
The most basic requirement for making AYP is a 95% participation rate of students in all measurable subgroups taking state assessments.
To calculate the participation percentage (proportion):
- Number of students participating in ISAT, PSAE, and IAA
- Number of students enrolled at the time of testing
The Other Indicators
After schools/districts meet the 95% participation rate requirements, and the achievement requirement, they must also meet one last performance requirement, "the other indicator."
The attendance rates of students in elementary and middle schools, and the graduation rates of students in high schools, which must meet or exceed the state's annual targets.
Elementary and Middle Schools:
The school must have an 88% attendance rate overall and for each subgroup.
| Year | Attendance Rates |
|---|---|
2003 |
88% |
2004 |
89% |
2005 |
89% |
2006 |
89% |
2007 |
90% |
2008 |
90% |
2009 |
90% |
2010 |
91% |
2011 |
91% |
2012 |
91% |
2013 |
92% |
2014 |
92% |
High Schools:
Overall, and within each sub-group, 65% of students must graduate from high school.
| Year | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
2003 |
65% |
2004 |
66% |
2005 |
67% |
2006 |
69% |
2007 |
72% |
2008 |
75% |
2009 |
78% |
2010 |
80% |
2011 |
82% |
2012 |
84% |
2013 |
85% |
2014 |
85% |
