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Western Springs School District 101: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2022-23 school year?

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Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website

Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website

In the 2022-23 school year, 72.7% of the students in Western Springs School District 101 passed the ELA portion of the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR), according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Of the 943 students in Western Springs School District 101 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 686 (72.7%) passed.

The percentage of Western Springs School District 101 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR decreased by 0.4% 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.

Students who Met or Exceeded Academic Standards in ELA During 2022-23 school year
SchoolDistrictStudents who met standards (%)Students who exceed standards (%)
Field Park Elementary SchoolWestern Springs School District 10158.6%13.5%
McClure Junior High SchoolWestern Springs School District 10154.2%30.1%
Forest Hills Elementary SchoolWestern Springs School District 10144.5%25.2%
John Laidlaw Elementary SchoolWestern Springs School District 10142.9%7.6%

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