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A number of national organizations, such as U.S. Department of Education and Education Trust, have identified high poverty, high performing schools. ISBE's standards are among the most rigorous, largely due to alignment with NCLB. Spotlight Schools are Illinois public schools that offer open enrollment, which excludes schools with restrictive admissions.
The 27 Illinois Spotlight Schools meet the following criteria:
- At least 50% low-income in 2002 and 2003;
- At least 50% of students met or exceeded standards in reading and math in 2002;
- At least 60% of students met or exceeded standards in reading and math in 2003;
- Made Adequate Yearly Progress in 2003, as required by No Child Left Behind
- At least 40% meeting and exceeding standards in both reading and mathematics
- 95% participation rate in state assessments for all students and each subgroup
- Attendance rate of at least 88% for elementary and middle schools and 65% for high schools
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