Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | Official Website
Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | Official Website
Of the 1,527 students in Marion Community Unit School District 2 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 661 (43.3%) passed.
The percentage of Marion Community Unit School District 2 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 5.2% compared to the previous school year.
Marion Community Unit School District 2 roughly covers seven schools within Williamson County and has a main office in Marion.
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.
According to the 2024 Illinois Report Card, math proficiency among Illinois students in grades 3-8 remains below pre-pandemic levels, while reading performance has recovered. Meanwhile, 11th graders have experienced significant declines in both subjects, falling below pre-pandemic benchmarks.
| School | District | Students who met standards (%) | Students who exceed standards (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams School | Marion Community Unit School District 2 | 45.6% | 10.1% |
| Washington Elementary School | Marion Community Unit School District 2 | 45.4% | 9.2% |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Marion Community Unit School District 2 | 44.4% | 0.9% |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Marion Community Unit School District 2 | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Longfellow Elementary School | Marion Community Unit School District 2 | 38.9% | 9.3% |
| Marion Junior High School | Marion Community Unit School District 2 | 30.6% | 4.4% |
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