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4.9% of Cahokia Community Unit School District 187 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2022-23 school year

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Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website

Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website

In the 2022-23 school year, 4.9% of the students in Cahokia Community Unit School District 187 passed the ELA portion of the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR), according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Of the 1,381 students in Cahokia Community Unit School District 187 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 68 (4.9%) passed.

The percentage of Cahokia Community Unit School District 187 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 2% compared to the previous school year.

Cahokia Community Unit School District 187 roughly covers seven schools within St. Clair County and has a main office in Cahokia.

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
SchoolDistrictStudents who met standards (%)Students who exceed standards (%)
Estelle Sauget School of ChoiceCahokia Community Unit School District 1877.5%0%
Helen Huffman Elementary SchoolCahokia Community Unit School District 1875.3%0%
Elizabeth Morris Elementary SchoolCahokia Community Unit School District 1874.5%0%
Lalumier Elementary SchoolCahokia Community Unit School District 1872.3%0%
Penniman Elementary SchoolCahokia Community Unit School District 1871.1%0%

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