Cobden School Unit District 17: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2022-23 school year?

Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | Official Website

By Southern Illinois News

Dec 4, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 38.3% of the students in Cobden School Unit District 17 passed the ELA portion of the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR), according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Of the 180 students in Cobden School Unit District 17 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 69 (38.3%) passed.

The percentage of Cobden School Unit District 17 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 1.7% 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.

Students who Met or Exceeded Academic Standards in ELA During 2022-23 school year

School	District	Students who met standards (%)	Students who exceed standards (%)
Cobden Elementary School	Cobden School Unit District 17	40.4%	0%
Cobden Junior High School	Cobden School Unit District 17	29.7%	6.6%

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