Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | linkedin.com
Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | linkedin.com
Of the 450 students in Orion Community Unit School District 223 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 209 (46.4%) passed.
The percentage of Orion Community Unit School District 223 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 0.9% compared to the previous school year.
Orion Community Unit School District 223 roughly covers three schools within Henry County and has a main office in Orion.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orion Middle School | Orion Community Unit School District 223 | 40.3% | 7.7% |
| C.R. Hanna Elementary School | Orion Community Unit School District 223 | 40.2% | 4.8% |
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