Jason Helfer Chief Education Officer - Instruction | Twitter
Jason Helfer Chief Education Officer - Instruction | Twitter
Of the 1,014 students in Skokie School District 68 who took the Math portion of the test, approximately 296 (29.2%) passed.
The percentage of Skokie School District 68 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 3.2% compared to the previous school year.
Skokie School District 68 roughly covers four schools within Cook County and has a main office in Skokie.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Stenson School | Skokie School District 68 | 32% | 2.4% |
| Highland Elementary School | Skokie School District 68 | 30.2% | 2.2% |
| Devonshire Elementary School | Skokie School District 68 | 27.5% | 2.7% |
| Old Orchard Junior High School | Skokie School District 68 | 23% | 3.1% |
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