Jason Helfer Chief Education Officer - Instruction | Twitter
Jason Helfer Chief Education Officer - Instruction | Twitter
Of the 663 students in Byron Community Unit School District 226 who took the Math portion of the test, approximately 243 (36.6%) passed.
The percentage of Byron Community Unit School District 226 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR decreased by 8% compared to the previous school year.
Byron Community Unit School District 226 roughly covers three schools within Ogle County and has a main office in Byron.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Morgan Elementary School | Byron Community Unit School District 226 | 42.5% | 7.2% |
| Byron Middle School | Byron Community Unit School District 226 | 20.9% | 3.8% |
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