Jason Helfer Chief Education Officer - Instruction | Twitter
Jason Helfer Chief Education Officer - Instruction | Twitter
Of the 207 students in West Washington County Community Unit School District 10 who took the Math portion of the test, approximately 93 (44.9%) passed.
The percentage of West Washington County Community Unit School District 10 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 6% compared to the previous school year.
West Washington County Community Unit School District 10 roughly covers two schools within Washington County and has a main office in Okawville.
The Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) measures how well students in grades 3-8 are progressing toward state standards in English language arts and mathematics.
Recent IAR data shows that while Illinois students improved slightly in the test, math performance remains below pre-pandemic levels. In 2024, 28.4% of students met math benchmarks, compared to 31.8% in 2019. However, data also indicates a significant achievement gap based on race and ethnicity.
The disparities were even more pronounced in math. White students achieved a proficiency rate of 38.7%, while Black students achieved 9.1% and Hispanic students 15.6%. Asian students achieved the highest proficiency rates in both subjects, hitting 68.2% in ELA and 61.4% in math.
| School | District | Students who met standards (%) | Students who exceed standards (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okawville Grade School | West Washington County Community Unit School District 10 | 43.4% | 4.2% |
| Okawville Junior/Senior High School | West Washington County Community Unit School District 10 | 34.4% | 4.7% |
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