Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website
Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website
Of the 1,275 students in Bellwood School District 88 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 161 (12.6%) passed.
The percentage of Bellwood School District 88 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 3.7% compared to the previous school year.
Bellwood School District 88 roughly covers seven schools within Cook County and has a main office in Bellwood.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Middle School | Bellwood School District 88 | 12.9% | 2.4% |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Bellwood School District 88 | 10.5% | 0.7% |
| Thurgood Marshall Elementary School | Bellwood School District 88 | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| McKinley Elementary School | Bellwood School District 88 | 8.8% | 0% |
| Grant Elementary School | Bellwood School District 88 | 8.6% | 0% |
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