Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website
Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website
Of the 945 students in Western Springs School District 101 who took the Math portion of the test, approximately 606 (64.1%) passed.
The percentage of Western Springs School District 101 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 1.8% compared to the previous school year.
Western Springs School District 101 roughly covers four schools within Cook County and has a main office in Western Springs.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Field Park Elementary School | Western Springs School District 101 | 61.7% | 9% |
| Forest Hills Elementary School | Western Springs School District 101 | 51% | 17.4% |
| John Laidlaw Elementary School | Western Springs School District 101 | 50.5% | 6.2% |
| McClure Junior High School | Western Springs School District 101 | 49.7% | 14.5% |
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