The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers, or PARCC, is administered to third- through eighth-graders in Illinois, testing them in reading and math based on Common Core standards.
According to Lovejoy Middle School English language scores, about 10 percent met expectations and none exceeded them. Students whose results are in either category are considered to be most ready to move on to the next level and are most prepared for college or work.
Another 5 percent approached expectations, while 45 percent partially met expectations and 40 percent did not meet them. Students who scored in these categories are not ready for the next level of schooling, according to the test.
Test results at Lovejoy Middle School, which enrolled 21 students in 2017, fell below state averages.
Statewide, 37 percent of students passed the test and 63 percent failed.
Of students statewide who passed, only five percent 'exceeded' expectations.
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