Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | linkedin.com
Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | linkedin.com
Of the 882 students in Summit School District 104 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 154 (17.5%) passed.
The percentage of Summit School District 104 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 6% compared to the previous school year.
Summit School District 104 roughly covers five schools within Cook County and has a main office in Summit.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Donald Wharton Elementary School | Summit School District 104 | 25.6% | 0.8% |
| Walsh Elementary School | Summit School District 104 | 20.4% | 1% |
| Heritage Middle School | Summit School District 104 | 16.7% | 0.9% |
| Otis P. Graves Elementary School | Summit School District 104 | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| Walker Elementary School | Summit School District 104 | 7.5% | 0% |
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