John Hall Vice President | Bourbonnais School District 53
John Hall Vice President | Bourbonnais School District 53
Of the 1,436 students in Bourbonnais School District 53 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 511 (35.6%) passed.
The percentage of Bourbonnais School District 53 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 5% compared to the previous school year.
Bourbonnais School District 53 roughly covers five schools within Kankakee County and has a main office in Bourbonnais.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Intermediate School | Bourbonnais School District 53 | 37.5% | 4.3% |
| Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center | Bourbonnais School District 53 | 29.2% | 3.3% |
| Alan B. Shepard Elementary School | Bourbonnais School District 53 | 27.3% | 0% |
| Shabbona Elementary School | Bourbonnais School District 53 | 25.5% | 0% |
| Noel Levasseur Elementary School | Bourbonnais School District 53 | 14.3% | 0% |
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