Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website
Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website
Of the 1,113 students in Elementary School District 159 who took the Math portion of the test, approximately 93 (8.4%) passed.
The percentage of Elementary School District 159 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR decreased by 1.3% compared to the previous school year.
Elementary School District 159 roughly covers six schools within Cook County and has a main office in Matteson.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Armstrong Elementary School | Elementary School District 159 | 11.8% | 0% |
| Sieden Prairie Elementary School | Elementary School District 159 | 8.9% | 0% |
| Sieden Prairie Elementary School | Elementary School District 159 | 8.9% | 0% |
| Woodgate Elementary School | Elementary School District 159 | 8.9% | 0% |
| Marya Yates Elementary School | Elementary School District 159 | 8.8% | 1.5% |
| Colin Powell Middle School | Elementary School District 159 | 6.5% | 0.3% |
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