Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website
Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website
Of the 1,294 students in Homewood School District 153 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 449 (34.7%) passed.
The percentage of Homewood School District 153 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 5.1% 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.
Illinois has approved a new budget for 2025 that increases funds for K-12 education to $8.6 billion, $350 million above last year’s budget. Lawmakers also approved a new bill that creates a statewide child tax credit, which allows families to receive $300 per child under 17 years. This comes after a similar aid was granted from the federal government, as part of the American Rescue Plan.
| School | District | Students who met standards (%) | Students who exceed standards (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winston Churchill School | Homewood School District 153 | 34.6% | 4.4% |
| James Hart School | Homewood School District 153 | 28.2% | 3% |
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