Jason Helfer Chief Education Officer - Instruction | Twitter
Jason Helfer Chief Education Officer - Instruction | Twitter
Of the 504 students in Beardstown Community Unit School District 15 who took the Math portion of the test, approximately 28 (5.6%) passed.
The percentage of Beardstown Community Unit School District 15 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 1% compared to the previous school year.
Beardstown Community Unit School District 15 roughly covers three schools within Cass County and has a main office in Beardstown.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gard Elementary School | Beardstown Community Unit School District 15 | 7.3% | 1.3% |
| Gard Elementary School | Beardstown Community Unit School District 15 | 7.3% | 1.3% |
| Beardstown Junior/Senior High School | Beardstown Community Unit School District 15 | 4.2% | 0% |
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