Andrea Evers Superintendent at Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186 | Official Website
Andrea Evers Superintendent at Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186 | Official Website
Of the 831 students in Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 143 (17.2%) passed.
The percentage of Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 5% compared to the previous school year.
Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186 roughly covers four schools within Jackson County and has a main office in Murphysboro.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carruthers Elementary School | Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186 | 17.2% | 0.7% |
| Murphysboro Middle School | Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186 | 16.6% | 0% |
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