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32% of Atwood Heights School District 125 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2022-23 school year

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Dr. Donna Leak Vice-Chair - Flossmoor | solutiontree.com

Dr. Donna Leak Vice-Chair - Flossmoor | solutiontree.com

In the 2022-23 school year, 32% of the students in Atwood Heights School District 125 passed the ELA portion of the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR), according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Of the 344 students in Atwood Heights School District 125 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 110 (32%) passed.

The percentage of Atwood Heights School District 125 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 5.6% compared to the previous school year.

Atwood Heights School District 125 roughly covers three schools within Cook County and has a main office in Alsip.

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.

Students who Met or Exceeded Academic Standards in ELA During 2022-23 school year
SchoolDistrictStudents who met standards (%)Students who exceed standards (%)
Hamlin Upper Grade CenterAtwood Heights School District 12536.2%6.8%
Meadow Lane SchoolAtwood Heights School District 12519.2%1.2%

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