Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website
Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website
Of the 655 students in Skokie School District 73-5 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 377 (57.5%) passed.
The percentage of Skokie School District 73-5 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 7.1% compared to the previous school year.
Skokie School District 73-5 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.
| School | District | Students who met standards (%) | Students who exceed standards (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver McCracken Middle School | Skokie School District 73-5 | 47% | 23.2% |
| John Middleton Elementary School | Skokie School District 73-5 | 41.2% | 3.4% |
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