Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | linkedin.com
Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | linkedin.com
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% |
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