Jason Helfer Chief Education Officer - Instruction | Twitter
Jason Helfer Chief Education Officer - Instruction | Twitter
Of the 259 students in West Prairie Community Unit School District 103 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 84 (32.4%) passed.
The percentage of West Prairie Community Unit School District 103 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 9.3% compared to the previous school year.
West Prairie Community Unit School District 103 roughly covers four schools within McDonough County and has a main office in Colchester.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Prairie South Elementary School | West Prairie Community Unit School District 103 | 37.2% | 1.1% |
| West Prairie Junior High School | West Prairie Community Unit School District 103 | 32.6% | 4.5% |
| West Prairie North Elementary School | West Prairie Community Unit School District 103 | 19.7% | 0% |
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