Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | linkedin.com
Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | linkedin.com
Of the 1,418 students in Dolton School District 149 who took the Math portion of the test, approximately 75 (5.3%) passed.
The percentage of Dolton School District 149 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 2.6% compared to the previous school year.
Dolton School District 149 roughly covers 16 schools within Cook County and has a main office in Calumet City.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Moseley Braun School | Dolton School District 149 | 8.9% | 0.6% |
| Carol Moseley Braun School | Dolton School District 149 | 8.9% | 0.6% |
| STEM Academy | Dolton School District 149 | 8.4% | 0% |
| STEM Academy | Dolton School District 149 | 8.4% | 0% |
| New Beginnings Learning Academy | Dolton School District 149 | 5.7% | 0% |
| New Beginnings Learning Academy | Dolton School District 149 | 5.7% | 0% |
| School of Fine Arts | Dolton School District 149 | 5.6% | 0% |
| School of Fine Arts | Dolton School District 149 | 5.6% | 0% |
| Caroline Sibley Elementary School | Dolton School District 149 | 4.5% | 0% |
| Caroline Sibley Elementary School | Dolton School District 149 | 4.5% | 0% |
| Berger-Vandenberg Elementary School | Dolton School District 149 | 3.7% | 0% |
| Berger-Vandenberg Elementary School | Dolton School District 149 | 3.7% | 0% |
| Diekman Elementary School | Dolton School District 149 | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Diekman Elementary School | Dolton School District 149 | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Creative Communications Academy | Dolton School District 149 | 2.4% | 0% |
| Creative Communications Academy | Dolton School District 149 | 2.4% | 0% |
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