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Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Pennoyer School District 79 in 2022-23 school year?

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Dr. Donna Leak Vice-Chair - Flossmoor | firststudentinc.com

Dr. Donna Leak Vice-Chair - Flossmoor | firststudentinc.com

In the 2022-23 school year, 30.3% of the students in Pennoyer School District 79 passed the ELA portion of the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR), according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Of the 287 students in Pennoyer School District 79 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 87 (30.3%) passed.

The percentage of Pennoyer School District 79 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR decreased by 5.9% compared to the previous school year.

Pennoyer School District 79 roughly covers one school within Cook County and has a main office in Norridge.

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.

Students who Met or Exceeded Academic Standards in ELA During 2022-23 school year
SchoolDistrictStudents who met standards (%)Students who exceed standards (%)
Pennoyer Elementary SchoolPennoyer School District 7928.2%2.1%

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