In the 2022-23 school year, 53.9% of the students in Summersville School District 79 passed the ELA portion of the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR), according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
Of the 165 students in Summersville School District 79 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 89 (53.9%) passed.
The percentage of Summersville School District 79 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR decreased by 6.8% compared to the previous school year.
Summersville School District 79 roughly covers one school 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.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summersville Grade School | Summersville School District 79 | 44.2% | 9.7% |
