Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website
Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website
Of the 967 students in Forest Ridge School District 142 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 392 (40.5%) passed.
The percentage of Forest Ridge School District 142 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 3.7% compared to the previous school year.
Forest Ridge School District 142 roughly covers four schools within Cook County and has a main office in Oak Forest.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerkstra Elementary School | Forest Ridge School District 142 | 40.5% | 10.4% |
| Lee R. Foster Elementary School | Forest Ridge School District 142 | 38.8% | 6.2% |
| Jack Hille Middle School | Forest Ridge School District 142 | 27.6% | 6.2% |
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