Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | Official Website
Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | Official Website
Of the 2,180 students in Wilmette School District 39 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 1,668 (76.5%) passed.
The percentage of Wilmette School District 39 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 2.1% compared to the previous school year.
Wilmette School District 39 roughly covers six schools within Cook County and has a main office in Wilmette.
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.
Illinois has approved a new budget for 2025 that increases funds for K-12 education to $8.6 billion, $350 million above last year’s budget. Lawmakers also approved a new bill that creates a statewide child tax credit, which allows families to receive $300 per child under 17 years. This comes after a similar aid was granted from the federal government, as part of the American Rescue Plan.
| School | District | Students who met standards (%) | Students who exceed standards (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highcrest Middle School | Wilmette School District 39 | 57.4% | 24.1% |
| Harper Elementary School | Wilmette School District 39 | 54.9% | 10.5% |
| Central Elementary School | Wilmette School District 39 | 51.8% | 20.2% |
| Wilmette Junior High School | Wilmette School District 39 | 48.6% | 29.1% |
| Romona Elementary School | Wilmette School District 39 | 42.7% | 36.4% |
| McKenzie Elementary School | Wilmette School District 39 | 42.5% | 19.2% |
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