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Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Ridgeland School District 122 in 2022-23 school year?

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Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | linkedin.com

Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | linkedin.com

In the 2022-23 school year, 21.1% of the students in Ridgeland School District 122 passed the Math portion of the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR), according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Of the 1,369 students in Ridgeland School District 122 who took the Math portion of the test, approximately 289 (21.1%) passed.

The percentage of Ridgeland School District 122 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 0.2% compared to the previous school year.

Ridgeland School District 122 roughly covers five schools within Cook County and has a main office in Oak Lawn.

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.

Students who Met or Exceeded Academic Standards in Math During 2022-23 school year
SchoolDistrictStudents who met standards (%)Students who exceed standards (%)
Harnew Elementary SchoolRidgeland School District 12234%1.4%
Columbus Manor Elementary SchoolRidgeland School District 12232.9%2%
Ernest F. Kolb Elementary SchoolRidgeland School District 12215.7%0%
George W. Lieb Elementary SchoolRidgeland School District 12215.1%2.7%
Simmons Middle SchoolRidgeland School District 12215%0.8%

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