Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | linkedin.com
Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | linkedin.com
Of the 2,060 students in East Maine School District 63 who took the Math portion of the test, approximately 538 (26.1%) passed.
The percentage of East Maine School District 63 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 2% compared to the previous school year.
East Maine School District 63 roughly covers seven schools within Cook County and has a main office in Des Plaines.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melzer School | East Maine School District 63 | 39.6% | 5.9% |
| Mark Twain Elementary School | East Maine School District 63 | 28% | 1.9% |
| Apollo Elementary School | East Maine School District 63 | 23.5% | 3.7% |
| Washington Elementary School | East Maine School District 63 | 21.8% | 1.7% |
| V.H. Nelson Elementary School | East Maine School District 63 | 21.7% | 1.5% |
| Gemini Junior High School | East Maine School District 63 | 18.7% | 3.6% |
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