Dr. Donna Leak Vice-Chair - Flossmoor | solutiontree.com
Dr. Donna Leak Vice-Chair - Flossmoor | solutiontree.com
Of the 1,364 students in Sterling Community Unit School District 5 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 372 (27.3%) passed.
The percentage of Sterling Community Unit School District 5 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 8.1% 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 | 28% | 1.8% |
| Challand Middle School | Sterling Community Unit School District 5 | 24.7% | 2.5% |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Sterling Community Unit School District 5 | 23.4% | 1.8% |
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