Dana Smith Superintendent at Flossmoor School District 161 | Official Website
Dana Smith Superintendent at Flossmoor School District 161 | Official Website
Of the 1,575 students in Flossmoor School District 161 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 600 (38.1%) passed.
The percentage of Flossmoor School District 161 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 3.5% 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.
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.
| School | District | Students who met standards (%) | Students who exceed standards (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Avenue Elementary School | Flossmoor School District 161 | 45.4% | 9.2% |
| Heather Hill Elementary School | Flossmoor School District 161 | 39.2% | 5.5% |
| Flossmoor Hills Elementary School | Flossmoor School District 161 | 35.3% | 9% |
| Serena Hills Elementary School | Flossmoor School District 161 | 32% | 3.6% |
| Parker Junior High School | Flossmoor School District 161 | 28.2% | 2.9% |
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