Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | linkedin.com
Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | linkedin.com
Of the 2,071 students in North Palos School District 117 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 1,528 (73.8%) passed.
The percentage of North Palos School District 117 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 1.7% compared to the previous school year.
North Palos School District 117 roughly covers five schools within Cook County and has a main office in Palos Hills.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Ridge Elementary School | North Palos School District 117 | 49% | 23.7% |
| Glen Oaks Elementary School | North Palos School District 117 | 47.6% | 28.2% |
| H.H. Conrady Junior High School | North Palos School District 117 | 41.8% | 31.6% |
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