Dr. Donna Leak Vice-Chair - Flossmoor | firststudentinc.com
Dr. Donna Leak Vice-Chair - Flossmoor | firststudentinc.com
Of the 536 students in Mercer County School District 404 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 151 (28.1%) passed.
The percentage of Mercer County School District 404 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 1.1% compared to the previous school year.
Mercer County School District 404 roughly covers four schools within Mercer County and has a main office in Aledo.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer County Junior High School | Mercer County School District 404 | 29.9% | 1.1% |
| Apollo Elementary School | Mercer County School District 404 | 25.1% | 0.6% |
| New Boston Elementary School | Mercer County School District 404 | 22.4% | 1.3% |
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