Westmont-based Maercker Elementary District 60 will be selling $28 million in bonds after approximately 61 percent of those voting in Tuesday's referendum said yes to the proposal that will enhance two of the districts oldest buildings.
The board of Maercker School District 60 recently approved holding a referendum for a $28 million bond issue, a move which is raising some concerns due to increased property taxes, the district's declining student enrollment and the state's overall poor student performance rates despite increased spending for education.
Grade school districts in Oak Brook, Hinsdale and Naperville ranked among DuPage County's highest for math aptitude, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
Grade school districts in Oak Brook, Hinsdale and Naperville ranked among Illinois' highest for math aptitude, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
About 52 percent of Maercker Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and nearly a half of students failed.
About 51 percent of Maercker Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and nearly a half of students failed.
Academic results data released recently reveals 51 percent of Maercker Elementary School students are considered on track for the next grade level.
York Center Elementary School's 2016 standardized test scores increased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).
Zapata Elementary Academy's 2016 standardized test scores increased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).
Woodlawn Elementary Community School's 2016 standardized test scores decreased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).
Wood View Elementary School's 2016 standardized test scores decreased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).
Woodson South Elementary School's 2016 standardized test scores increased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).
Wm Hammerschmidt Elementary School's 2016 standardized test scores increased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).
Wolfs Crossing Elementary School's 2016 standardized test scores decreased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).
Winfield Central School's 2016 standardized test scores increased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).