Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | linkedin.com
Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | linkedin.com
Of the 941 students in Park Forest School District 163 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 156 (16.6%) passed.
The percentage of Park Forest School District 163 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 5% compared to the previous school year.
Park Forest School District 163 roughly covers five schools within Cook County and has a main office in Park Forest.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohawk Primary Center | Park Forest School District 163 | 21.9% | 1.6% |
| Barack Obama School of Leadership And Stem | Park Forest School District 163 | 18.7% | 0.6% |
| Barack Obama School of Leadership And Stem | Park Forest School District 163 | 18.7% | 0.6% |
| Blackhawk Primary Center | Park Forest School District 163 | 18.4% | 0% |
| Michelle Obama School of Technology and the ARTS | Park Forest School District 163 | 12.5% | 1% |
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