Grade school districts in Carbondale, Marion and Campbell Hill ranked among Carbondale's lowest for math aptitude, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
As part of the annual Partnership For Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers ("PARCC") examination, Illinois public school students in grades three through eight are tested based on Common Core math standards.
The students pass if their scores either meet or exceed expectations, indicating they're "ready for the next level" of school.
Where did your school district rank?
Carbondale districts with lowest math scores
Rank
District
City
County
Passing Rate
1
Carbondale Elementary School District 95
Carbondale
Jackson
13.1%
2
Crab Orchard Community Unit School District 3
Marion
Williamson
14.4%
3
Trico Community Unit School District 176
Campbell Hill
Jackson
17.6%
4
Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186
Murphysboro
Jackson
18.3%
5
Desoto Consolidated School District 86
De Soto
Jackson
18.8%
6
Johnston City Community Unit School District 1
Johnston City
Williamson
19.7%
7
Elverado Community Unit School District 196
Elkville
Jackson
22.9%
8
Herrin Community Unit School District 4
Herrin
Williamson
25%
9
Marion Community Unit School District 2
Marion
Williamson
28.9%
10
Unity Point School District 140
Carbondale
Jackson
33.9%
ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS STORY
Trico Community Unit School District 176• Herrin Community Unit School District 4• Carbondale Elementary School District 95• Crab Orchard Community Unit School District 3 Board• Johnston City Community Unit School District 1 Board• Marion Community Unit School District 2 Board• Unity Point Community Consolidated School District 140• Desoto Consolidated School District 86• Elverado Community Unit School District 196 Board• Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186 Board
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