Margo Empen Superintendent at Dixon Unit School District 170 | Official Website
Margo Empen Superintendent at Dixon Unit School District 170 | Official Website
Of the 1,071 students in Dixon Unit School District 170 who took the Math portion of the test, approximately 188 (17.6%) passed.
The percentage of Dixon Unit School District 170 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 2.7% compared to the previous school year.
Dixon Unit School District 170 roughly covers five schools within Lee County and has a main office in Dixon.
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.
According to the 2024 Illinois Report Card, math proficiency among Illinois students in grades 3-8 remains below pre-pandemic levels, while reading performance has recovered. Meanwhile, 11th graders have experienced significant declines in both subjects, falling below pre-pandemic benchmarks.
| School | District | Students who met standards (%) | Students who exceed standards (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reagan Middle School | Dixon Unit School District 170 | 17.2% | 1.5% |
| Madison School | Dixon Unit School District 170 | 15.4% | 1.6% |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Dixon Unit School District 170 | 14.2% | 0.6% |
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