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Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Westchester School District 92-5 in 2022-23 school year?

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In the 2022-23 school year, 29.2% of the students in Westchester School District 92-5 passed the ELA portion of the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR), according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Of the 641 students in Westchester School District 92-5 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 187 (29.2%) passed.

The percentage of Westchester School District 92-5 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 8.4% compared to the previous school year.

Westchester School District 92-5 roughly covers three schools within Cook County and has a main office in Westchester.

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.

Students who Met or Exceeded Academic Standards in ELA During 2022-23 school year
SchoolDistrictStudents who met standards (%)Students who exceed standards (%)
Westchester Middle SchoolWestchester School District 92-532%3.1%
Westchester Intermediate SchoolWestchester School District 92-523.2%0%

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