Jason Helfer Chief Education Officer - Instruction | Twitter
Jason Helfer Chief Education Officer - Instruction | Twitter
Of the 1,082 students in Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 382 (35.3%) passed.
The percentage of Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 6.5% compared to the previous school year.
Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401 roughly covers four schools within Cook County and has a main office in Elmwood Park.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmwood Elementary School | Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401 | 33.5% | 3.7% |
| Elm Middle School | Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401 | 32.8% | 3% |
| John Mills Elementary School | Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401 | 28.1% | 4.1% |
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