In the 2022-23 school year, 6.3% of the students in Mount Vernon School District 80 passed the Math portion of the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR), according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
Of the 819 students in Mount Vernon School District 80 who took the Math portion of the test, approximately 52 (6.3%) passed.
The percentage of Mount Vernon School District 80 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR decreased by 1.1% compared to the previous school year.
Mount Vernon School District 80 roughly covers three schools within Jefferson County and has a main office in Mount Vernon.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Nick Osborne Primary Center | Mount Vernon School District 80 | 12.2% | 0.7% |
| Zadok Casey Middle School | Mount Vernon School District 80 | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| J.L. Buford Intermediate Education Center | Mount Vernon School District 80 | 2.9% | 0% |
