Jason Helfer Chief Education Officer - Instruction | Twitter
Jason Helfer Chief Education Officer - Instruction | Twitter
Of the 653 students in Worth School District 127 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 237 (36.3%) passed.
The percentage of Worth School District 127 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 3% compared to the previous school year.
Worth School District 127 roughly covers three schools within Cook County and has a main office in Worth.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worth Junior High School | Worth School District 127 | 38.4% | 7.8% |
| Worthwoods Elementary School | Worth School District 127 | 23.5% | 1.5% |
| Worth Elementary School | Worth School District 127 | 22% | 3.5% |
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