Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website
Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website
Of the 467 students in Gillespie Community Unit School District 7 who took the Math portion of the test, approximately 124 (26.6%) passed.
The percentage of Gillespie Community Unit School District 7 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 5.1% compared to the previous school year.
Gillespie Community Unit School District 7 roughly covers three schools within Macoupin County and has a main office in Gillespie.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gillespie Middle School | Gillespie Community Unit School District 7 | 29.2% | 0.4% |
| Ben-Gil Elementary School | Gillespie Community Unit School District 7 | 20.9% | 2.6% |
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