Darien School District 61: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2022-23 school year?
In the 2022-23 school year, 38.2% of the students in Darien School District 61 passed the Math portion of the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR), according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
Of the 774 students in Darien School District 61 who took the Math portion of the test, approximately 296 (38.2%) passed.
The percentage of Darien School District 61 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 2.2% compared to the previous school year.
Darien School District 61 roughly covers three schools within DuPage County and has a main office in Darien.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lace Elementary School | Darien School District 61 | 32% | 8.9% |
| Eisenhower Junior High School | Darien School District 61 | 31.9% | 4% |