The number of Union County students who succeeded rose by 111% 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.
Union 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro Elementary School | 44.3% | 4.5% | 345 |
| Cobden Junior High School | 37.8% | 10.2% | 95 |
| Anna Junior High School | 29.8% | 7.2% | 260 |
| Cobden Elementary School | 28.7% | 0% | 196 |
| Davie Elementary School | 28% | 1.7% | 116 |
| Dongola Elementary School | 25% | 1.9% | 128 |
| Shawnee Junior High School | 17.2% | 1.7% | 57 |
| Lick Creek Elementary School | 14% | 1.2% | 138 |
| Shawnee Elementary School | 8.6% | 0% | 147 |
| Dongola Junior High School | 8.5% | 0% | 48 |
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