Jason Helfer Chief Education Officer - Instruction | Twitter
Jason Helfer Chief Education Officer - Instruction | Twitter
Of the 245 students in Bushnell Prairie City Community Unit School District 170 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 44 (17.9%) passed.
The percentage of Bushnell Prairie City Community Unit School District 170 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 3.9% compared to the previous school year.
Bushnell Prairie City Community Unit School District 170 roughly covers three schools within McDonough County and has a main office in Bushnell.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bushnell-Prairie City Junior High School | Bushnell Prairie City Community Unit School District 170 | 20.8% | 1.6% |
| Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary School | Bushnell Prairie City Community Unit School District 170 | 13.4% | 0% |
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