Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | linkedin.com
Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | linkedin.com
Of the 256 students in East Dubuque Community Unit School District 119 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 136 (53.1%) passed.
The percentage of East Dubuque Community Unit School District 119 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 2.8% compared to the previous school year.
East Dubuque Community Unit School District 119 roughly covers three schools within Jo Daviess County and has a main office in East Dubuque.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Dubuque Junior High | East Dubuque Community Unit School District 119 | 47.7% | 15.9% |
| East Dubuque Elementary School | East Dubuque Community Unit School District 119 | 44.6% | 3% |
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