Dr. Donna Leak Vice-Chair - Flossmoor | firststudentinc.com
Dr. Donna Leak Vice-Chair - Flossmoor | firststudentinc.com
Of the 777 students in Darien School District 61 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 315 (40.6%) passed.
The percentage of Darien School District 61 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 6% 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 | 36.9% | 4.3% |
| Eisenhower Junior High School | Darien School District 61 | 33.7% | 6.2% |
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