South Central Reporter

Grade school districts in Odin, Kell and Centralia ranked among South Central Illinois' lowest for reading aptitude, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

As part of the annual Partnership For Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers ("PARCC") examination, Illinois public school students in grades three through eight are asked to read and analyze passages of fiction and nonfiction, then write about them.

The students pass if their scores either meet or exceed expectations, indicating they're "ready for the next level" of school.

Where did your school district rank?

South Central Illinois districts with lowest reading scores

Rank	District	City	County	Passing Rate
1	Odin Public School District 722	Odin	Marion	14.20%
2	Kell Cons School District 2	Kell	Marion	15.30%
3	North Wamac School District 186	Centralia	Clinton	17.10%
4	Edinburg Community Unit School District 4	Edinburg	Christian	19.20%
5	Patoka Community Unit School District 100	Patoka	Marion	21.10%
6	Centralia School District 135	Centralia	Marion	24%
7	Central City School District 133	Centralia	Marion	24%
8	Ramsey Community Unit School District 204	Ramsey	Fayette	24.10%
9	Morrisonville Community Unit School District 1	Morrisonville	Christian	25.90%
10	Northwestern Community Unit School District 2	Palmyra	Macoupin	25.90%