Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | linkedin.com
Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | linkedin.com
Of the 1,184 students in Highland Community Unit School District 5 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 491 (41.5%) passed.
The percentage of Highland Community Unit School District 5 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR decreased by 0.6% compared to the previous school year.
Highland Community Unit School District 5 roughly covers six schools within Madison County and has a main office in Highland.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grantfork Upper Elementary School | Highland Community Unit School District 5 | 50.8% | 9.2% |
| Alhambra Primary School | Highland Community Unit School District 5 | 43.3% | 0% |
| Highland Middle School | Highland Community Unit School District 5 | 39.4% | 3.3% |
| Highland Elementary School | Highland Community Unit School District 5 | 35.8% | 1.8% |
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