Jason Helfer Chief Education Officer - Instruction | Twitter
Jason Helfer Chief Education Officer - Instruction | Twitter
Of the 287 students in Sunset Ridge School District 29 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 230 (80.1%) passed.
The percentage of Sunset Ridge School District 29 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 7.1% compared to the previous school year.
Sunset Ridge School District 29 roughly covers two schools within Cook County and has a main office in Northfield.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlefork Primary School | Sunset Ridge School District 29 | 60% | 5.5% |
| Sunset Ridge Elementary School | Sunset Ridge School District 29 | 54.3% | 29.3% |
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