Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website
Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website
Of the 2,126 students in Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 799 (37.6%) passed.
The percentage of Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 6% compared to the previous school year.
Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 roughly covers 10 schools within Cook County and has a main office in Oak Lawn.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolmar Avenue Elementary School | Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 | 40.6% | 7.5% |
| Kolmar Avenue Elementary School | Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 | 40.6% | 7.5% |
| Sward Elementary School | Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 | 34.3% | 6.4% |
| Sward Elementary School | Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 | 34.3% | 6.4% |
| Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School | Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 | 33.9% | 4.4% |
| J.M. Hannum Elementary School | Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 | 32.1% | 2.6% |
| Hometown Elementary School | Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 | 26.7% | 5.8% |
| Hometown Elementary School | Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 | 26.7% | 5.8% |
| J. Covington Elementary School | Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 | 24.4% | 3.7% |
| J. Covington Elementary School | Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 | 24.4% | 3.7% |
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