Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website
Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website
Of the 1,358 students in Palos Community Consolidated School District 118 who took the Math portion of the test, approximately 713 (52.5%) passed.
The percentage of Palos Community Consolidated School District 118 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 1.3% compared to the previous school year.
Palos Community Consolidated School District 118 roughly covers three schools within Cook County and has a main office in Palos Park.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palos South Middle School | Palos Community Consolidated School District 118 | 43.1% | 10.5% |
| Palos East Elementary School | Palos Community Consolidated School District 118 | 39.4% | 9.6% |
| Palos West Elementary School | Palos Community Consolidated School District 118 | 37.6% | 16.2% |
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