Jason Helfer Chief Education Officer - Instruction | Twitter
Jason Helfer Chief Education Officer - Instruction | Twitter
Of the 1,496 students in Berkeley School District 87 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 194 (13%) passed.
The percentage of Berkeley School District 87 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR decreased by 0.7% compared to the previous school year.
Berkeley School District 87 roughly covers six schools within Cook County and has a main office in Berkeley.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MacArthur Middle School | Berkeley School District 87 | 14.4% | 0.7% |
| Northlake Middle School | Berkeley School District 87 | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| J.W. Riley Intermediate School | Berkeley School District 87 | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| Sunnyside Intermediate School | Berkeley School District 87 | 8.1% | 0.6% |
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