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 ELA portion of the test, approximately 273 (24.5%) passed.
The percentage of Elementary School District 159 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 2.1% 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.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodgate Elementary School | Elementary School District 159 | 25.2% | 0.8% |
| Colin Powell Middle School | Elementary School District 159 | 23.3% | 2.4% |
| Sieden Prairie Elementary School | Elementary School District 159 | 22% | 0% |
| Sieden Prairie Elementary School | Elementary School District 159 | 22% | 0% |
| Marya Yates Elementary School | Elementary School District 159 | 20.9% | 2.9% |
| Neil Armstrong Elementary School | Elementary School District 159 | 20.8% | 0.7% |
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