New Boston Elementary School Principal Mr. Marcus Bush (2023) | New Boston Elementary School
New Boston Elementary School Principal Mr. Marcus Bush (2023) | New Boston Elementary School
The number of Mercer County students who succeeded rose by 19.9% compared to the previous school year.
Woodford County County had the highest success rate across the state, with 52.1% of its students passing the English portion of the IAR. Schools in Pulaski County County, on the other hand, performed the worst, with 92.7% of students failing to meet test requirements.
Based on their reading scores on the NAEP, public school students from Illinois managed to stay relatively on par with the national level, according to the National Center for Education and Statistics.
Assessment participation rates in 2023 are at or above the 95% testing threshold, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
Mercer County Schools Students who Met or Exceeded Academic Standards in English Compared to Previous Years
| School | Students who met standards (%) | Students who exceed standards (%) | Total enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winola Elementary School | 32.2% | 2.3% | 272 |
| Sherrard Elementary School | 32% | 0% | 236 |
| Mercer County Junior High School | 29.6% | 3.5% | 200 |
| New Boston Elementary School | 26.3% | 0% | 183 |
| Mercer County Intermediate School | 25.7% | 0% | 184 |
| Matherville Intermediate School | 25% | 1% | 193 |
| Apollo Elementary School | 20.7% | 1.7% | 310 |
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