Dana Smith Superintendent at Flossmoor School District 161 | Official Website
Dana Smith Superintendent at Flossmoor School District 161 | Official Website
Of the 1,565 students in Flossmoor School District 161 who took the Math portion of the test, approximately 379 (24.2%) passed.
The percentage of Flossmoor School District 161 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 2.9% compared to the previous school year.
Flossmoor School District 161 roughly covers five schools within Cook County and has a main office in Chicago Heights.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Avenue Elementary School | Flossmoor School District 161 | 36.1% | 5.9% |
| Flossmoor Hills Elementary School | Flossmoor School District 161 | 33.7% | 8.4% |
| Serena Hills Elementary School | Flossmoor School District 161 | 28.7% | 0.6% |
| Heather Hill Elementary School | Flossmoor School District 161 | 20% | 1.7% |
| Parker Junior High School | Flossmoor School District 161 | 14.6% | 0.4% |
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