Jason Helfer Chief Education Officer - Instruction | Twitter
Jason Helfer Chief Education Officer - Instruction | Twitter
Of the 196 students in New Athens Community Unit School District 60 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 125 (63.8%) passed.
The percentage of New Athens Community Unit School District 60 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 8.1% compared to the previous school year.
New Athens Community Unit School District 60 roughly covers three schools within St. Clair County and has a main office in New Athens.
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.
Illinois has approved a new budget for 2025 that increases funds for K-12 education to $8.6 billion, $350 million above last year’s budget. Lawmakers also approved a new bill that creates a statewide child tax credit, which allows families to receive $300 per child under 17 years. This comes after a similar aid was granted from the federal government, as part of the American Rescue Plan.
| School | District | Students who met standards (%) | Students who exceed standards (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Athens Junior High School | New Athens Community Unit School District 60 | 58.3% | 13.6% |
| New Athens Elementary School | New Athens Community Unit School District 60 | 50.5% | 4.3% |
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