Jason Helfer Chief Education Officer - Instruction | Twitter
Jason Helfer Chief Education Officer - Instruction | Twitter
Of the 180 students in Cobden School Unit District 17 who took the Math portion of the test, approximately 31 (17.2%) passed.
The percentage of Cobden School Unit District 17 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR decreased by 1.6% compared to the previous school year.
Cobden School Unit District 17 roughly covers three schools within Union County and has a main office in Cobden.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobden Elementary School | Cobden School Unit District 17 | 19.1% | 0% |
| Cobden Junior High School | Cobden School Unit District 17 | 15.4% | 0% |
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