Jason Helfer Chief Education Officer - Instruction | Twitter
Jason Helfer Chief Education Officer - Instruction | Twitter
Of the 1,170 students in Northbrook School District 28 who took the Math portion of the test, approximately 860 (73.5%) passed.
The percentage of Northbrook School District 28 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 2.2% compared to the previous school year.
Northbrook School District 28 roughly covers four schools within Cook County and has a main office in Northbrook.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbriar Elementary School | Northbrook School District 28 | 55.8% | 17.4% |
| Westmoor Elementary School | Northbrook School District 28 | 55.2% | 28.4% |
| Meadowbrook Elementary School | Northbrook School District 28 | 50.5% | 27.1% |
| Northbrook Junior High School | Northbrook School District 28 | 49.3% | 19.6% |
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