Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website
Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website
Of the 1,420 students in Freeport School District 145 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 204 (14.4%) passed.
The percentage of Freeport School District 145 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 0.1% compared to the previous school year.
Freeport School District 145 roughly covers eight schools within Stephenson County and has a main office in Freeport.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Elementary School | Freeport School District 145 | 32.1% | 7.4% |
| Jones-Farrar, an International Baccalaureate World School | Freeport School District 145 | 12.9% | 0.6% |
| Carl Sandburg Middle School | Freeport School District 145 | 12.9% | 0.8% |
| Freeport Middle School | Freeport School District 145 | 12.8% | 2.3% |
| Black Hawk Elementary School | Freeport School District 145 | 9.9% | 0% |
| Empire Elementary School | Freeport School District 145 | 7.6% | 0% |
| Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School | Freeport School District 145 | 6.2% | 1.2% |
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