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Did Skokie School District 69 students succeed or flounder in their 2022-23 school year Math tests?

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Dr. Margaret Clauson Superintendent at Skokie School District 69 | Official Website

Dr. Margaret Clauson Superintendent at Skokie School District 69 | Official Website

In the 2022-23 school year, 26.4% of the students in Skokie School District 69 passed the Math portion of the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR), according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Of the 1,062 students in Skokie School District 69 who took the Math portion of the test, approximately 280 (26.4%) passed.

The percentage of Skokie School District 69 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 2.3% compared to the previous school year.

Skokie School District 69 roughly covers three 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.

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.

Students who Met or Exceeded Academic Standards in Math During 2022-23 school year
SchoolDistrictStudents who met standards (%)Students who exceed standards (%)
Lincoln Junior High SchoolSkokie School District 6923.2%3.3%
Thomas Edison Elementary SchoolSkokie School District 6922.1%4.2%

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