Jason Helfer Chief Education Officer - Instruction | Twitter
Jason Helfer Chief Education Officer - Instruction | Twitter
Of the 1,294 students in Homewood School District 153 who took the Math portion of the test, approximately 303 (23.4%) passed.
The percentage of Homewood School District 153 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 2.9% compared to the previous school year.
Homewood School District 153 roughly covers three schools within Cook County and has a main office in Homewood.
The Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) assesses the progress of students in grades 3-8 in meeting the Illinois Learning Standards in English language arts and mathematics.
According to the 2024 Illinois Report Card, math proficiency among Illinois students in grades 3-8 remains below pre-pandemic levels, while reading performance has recovered. Meanwhile, 11th graders have experienced significant declines in both subjects, falling below pre-pandemic benchmarks.
| School | District | Students who met standards (%) | Students who exceed standards (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winston Churchill School | Homewood School District 153 | 25.5% | 4.9% |
| James Hart School | Homewood School District 153 | 16% | 1.6% |
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