Jason Helfer Chief Education Officer - Instruction | Twitter
Jason Helfer Chief Education Officer - Instruction | Twitter
Of the 364 students in Iroquois County Community Unit School District 9 who took the Math portion of the test, approximately 85 (23.3%) passed.
The percentage of Iroquois County Community Unit School District 9 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 5.6% compared to the previous school year.
Iroquois County Community Unit School District 9 roughly covers three schools within Iroquois County and has a main office in Watseka.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watseka Junior High School | Iroquois County Community Unit School District 9 | 26.2% | 1% |
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