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Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Dolton School District 148 in 2022-23 school year?

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Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website

Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website

In the 2022-23 school year, 14.2% of the students in Dolton School District 148 passed the ELA portion of the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR), according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Of the 1,246 students in Dolton School District 148 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 177 (14.2%) passed.

The percentage of Dolton School District 148 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 4.9% compared to the previous school year.

Dolton School District 148 roughly covers nine schools within Cook County and has a main office in Riverdale.

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.

Students who Met or Exceeded Academic Standards in ELA During 2022-23 school year
SchoolDistrictStudents who met standards (%)Students who exceed standards (%)
Franklin Elementary SchoolDolton School District 14820.7%0%
Roosevelt Junior High SchoolDolton School District 14819.1%0.8%
Riverdale SchoolDolton School District 14815.5%0%
Lincoln Elementary SchoolDolton School District 14814.2%0%
Park Elementary SchoolDolton School District 14813.1%1.5%
Washington Junior High SchoolDolton School District 14812.6%2.4%
Washington Elementary SchoolDolton School District 14812.1%0%
Roosevelt Elementary SchoolDolton School District 14810.9%0%
Lincoln Junior High SchoolDolton School District 1487.1%0.6%

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