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46.3% of Creston Community Consolidated School District 161 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2022-23 school year

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Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website

Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website

In the 2022-23 school year, 46.3% of the students in Creston Community Consolidated School District 161 passed the ELA portion of the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR), according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Of the 54 students in Creston Community Consolidated School District 161 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 25 (46.3%) passed.

The percentage of Creston Community Consolidated School District 161 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR decreased by 12% compared to the previous school year.

Creston Community Consolidated School District 161 roughly covers one school within Ogle County and has a main office in Creston.

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.

Students who Met or Exceeded Academic Standards in ELA During 2022-23 school year
SchoolDistrictStudents who met standards (%)Students who exceed standards (%)
Creston Elementary SchoolCreston Community Consolidated School District 16135.2%11.1%

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