Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Giant City Community Consolidated School District 130 in 2022-23 school year?

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By Carbondale Reporter

Nov 28, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 56.5% of the students in Giant City Community Consolidated School District 130 passed the ELA portion of the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR), according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Of the 138 students in Giant City Community Consolidated School District 130 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 78 (56.5%) passed.

The percentage of Giant City Community Consolidated School District 130 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 2.9% compared to the previous school year.

Giant City Community Consolidated School District 130 roughly covers one school within Jackson County and has a main office in Carbondale.

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.

Students who Met or Exceeded Academic Standards in ELA During 2022-23 school year