Jason Helfer Chief Education Officer - Instruction | Twitter
Jason Helfer Chief Education Officer - Instruction | Twitter
Of the 707 students in Arbor Park School District 145 who took the Math portion of the test, approximately 144 (20.4%) passed.
The percentage of Arbor Park School District 145 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR decreased by 0.1% compared to the previous school year.
Arbor Park School District 145 roughly covers four schools within Cook County and has a main office in Oak 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.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarlet Oak Elementary School | Arbor Park School District 145 | 22.5% | 3.6% |
| Arbor Park Middle School | Arbor Park School District 145 | 17.3% | 0.4% |
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