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About 37 percent of Washington Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 63 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: 52 percent of Orangeville students failed math

About 48 percent of Orangeville Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 52 percent of students failed.

Jason Wheeler acquires 604 S. Third St., Rochelle

On Dec. 19, 2018, Jason Wheeler sold their home at 604 S. Third St., Rochelle to Daniel Sanchez for $98,000.

William E. Carlson acquire 108 N. Perene Ave., Byron

The home at 108 N. Perene Ave., Byron was sold on Dec. 19, 2018 by William E. Carlson for $152,000. The buyers were Thomas J. and Phyllis L. Purple.

Rochelle Middle School reports 1% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Rochelle Middle School fell to 1 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Q2 real estate sales report: Polo

Median prices rose in Polo over last year, and are up 8.8 percent over 2 years, adjusted for inflation, according to second quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

At Warren Jr/Sr, 89 percent of students graduate high school; 77 percent go to college

About 91 percent of ninth graders in 2018 were on track to graduate at a school where the four-year graduation rate was 89 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

1 Illinois offender paroled in zip code 61252 in 2nd quarter of 2018

One offender released on parole during the second quarter lives near Illinois zip code 61252, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by NW Illinois News.

Statewide test results: 61 percent of Warren Jr/Sr failed English language arts

About 39 percent of Warren Jr/Sr High School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 61 percent of students failed.

Q2 real estate sales report: Rochelle

Median prices declined in Rochelle over last year, and are down 7.2 percent over 2 years, adjusted for inflation, according to second quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

Daniel L. Sanders unloads 939 N. Crestview Trail, Byron

On Dec. 19, 2018, Daniel L. Sanders sold their home at 939 N. Crestview Trail, Byron to Travis M. and Lydia Zabran for $118,500.

Statewide test results: 74 percent of Orangeville Junior students failed math

About 26 percent of Orangeville Junior High School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and nearly three quarters of students failed.

Bradley J Bauer unloads 1508 W. Washington St., Ore.

On Dec. 19, 2018, Daniel S. Gray purchased a home at 1508 W. Washington St., Ore. from Bradley J Bauer for $95,000.

Q2 real estate sales report: Byron

Median prices rose in Byron over last year, and are up 8.7 percent over 2 years, adjusted for inflation, according to second quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

Statewide test results: 69 percent of Oregon failed English language arts

About 31 percent of Oregon Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 69 percent of students failed.

85.1 percent of Stillman Valley teachers stay put; average earns $51,416.06 per year

More than 85.1 percent of teachers stay at Stillman Valley High School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 76 percent of Dakota Junior Senior students failed math