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Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Hoover-Schrum Memorial School District 157 in 2022-23 school year?

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Dr. Donna Leak Vice-Chair - Flossmoor | firststudentinc.com

Dr. Donna Leak Vice-Chair - Flossmoor | firststudentinc.com

In the 2022-23 school year, 23.6% of the students in Hoover-Schrum Memorial School District 157 passed the ELA portion of the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR), according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Of the 500 students in Hoover-Schrum Memorial School District 157 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 118 (23.6%) passed.

The percentage of Hoover-Schrum Memorial School District 157 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 9.2% compared to the previous school year.

Hoover-Schrum Memorial School District 157 roughly covers two schools within Cook County and has a main office in Calumet City.

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.

Students who Met or Exceeded Academic Standards in ELA During 2022-23 school year
SchoolDistrictStudents who met standards (%)Students who exceed standards (%)
Schrum Memorial SchoolHoover-Schrum Memorial School District 15725.3%2.2%
Hoover Elementary SchoolHoover-Schrum Memorial School District 15716.5%2.6%

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