Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | linkedin.com
Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | linkedin.com
Of the 1,099 students in Riverside School District 96 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 702 (63.9%) passed.
The percentage of Riverside School District 96 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 3.3% compared to the previous school year.
Riverside School District 96 roughly covers five schools within Cook County and has a main office in Riverside.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary School | Riverside School District 96 | 55.2% | 12.4% |
| Hollywood Elementary School | Riverside School District 96 | 48.5% | 27.3% |
| L.J. Hauser Junior High School | Riverside School District 96 | 46.5% | 14.5% |
| A.F. Ames Elementary School | Riverside School District 96 | 44.3% | 20.4% |
| Blythe Park Elementary School | Riverside School District 96 | 40.2% | 23.9% |
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