Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website
Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website
Of the 1,362 students in Sterling Community Unit School District 5 who took the Math portion of the test, approximately 296 (21.7%) passed.
The percentage of Sterling Community Unit School District 5 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 3% compared to the previous school year.
Sterling Community Unit School District 5 roughly covers six schools within Whiteside County and has a main office in Sterling.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Elementary School | Sterling Community Unit School District 5 | 22.4% | 4.7% |
| Challand Middle School | Sterling Community Unit School District 5 | 19.9% | 0.9% |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Sterling Community Unit School District 5 | 16.6% | 1.5% |
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