In the 2022-23 school year, 44.6% of the students in Waltonville Community Unit School District 1 passed the ELA portion of the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR), according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
Of the 146 students in Waltonville Community Unit School District 1 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 65 (44.6%) passed.
The percentage of Waltonville Community Unit School District 1 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 17.3% compared to the previous school year.
Waltonville Community Unit School District 1 roughly covers two schools within Jefferson County and has a main office in Waltonville.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waltonville Grade School | Waltonville Community Unit School District 1 | 43.2% | 1.4% |
