In the 2022-23 school year, 11.3% of the students in Zeigler-Royalton Community Unit School District 188 passed the Math portion of the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR), according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
Of the 204 students in Zeigler-Royalton Community Unit School District 188 who took the Math portion of the test, approximately 23 (11.3%) passed.
The percentage of Zeigler-Royalton Community Unit School District 188 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR decreased by 0.8% compared to the previous school year.
Zeigler-Royalton Community Unit School District 188 roughly covers three schools within Franklin County and has a main office in Zeigler.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeigler-Royalton Elementary School | Zeigler-Royalton Community Unit School District 188 | 11.5% | 0% |
| Zeigler-Royalton Junior High School | Zeigler-Royalton Community Unit School District 188 | 11.1% | 0% |
