Margo Empen Superintendent at Dixon Unit School District 170 | Official Website
Margo Empen Superintendent at Dixon Unit School District 170 | Official Website
Of the 1,075 students in Dixon Unit School District 170 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 247 (23%) passed.
The percentage of Dixon Unit School District 170 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 2.3% 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison School | Dixon Unit School District 170 | 27.1% | 1.9% |
| Reagan Middle School | Dixon Unit School District 170 | 21.3% | 1.7% |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Dixon Unit School District 170 | 9.3% | 0% |
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