Dr. Kevin Russell Superintendent of Downers Grove Grade School District 58 | Official Website
Dr. Kevin Russell Superintendent of Downers Grove Grade School District 58 | Official Website
Of the 3,093 students in Downers Grove Grade School District 58 who took the Math portion of the test, approximately 1,661 (53.7%) passed.
The percentage of Downers Grove Grade School District 58 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 2% compared to the previous school year.
Downers Grove Grade School District 58 roughly covers 13 schools within DuPage County and has a main office in Downers Grove.
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.
Illinois has approved a new budget for 2025 that increases funds for K-12 education to $8.6 billion, $350 million above last year’s budget. Lawmakers also approved a new bill that creates a statewide child tax credit, which allows families to receive $300 per child under 17 years. This comes after a similar aid was granted from the federal government, as part of the American Rescue Plan.
| School | District | Students who met standards (%) | Students who exceed standards (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmount Elementary School | Downers Grove Grade School District 58 | 56.8% | 9.9% |
| Pierce Downer Elementary School | Downers Grove Grade School District 58 | 53.1% | 6.8% |
| Whittier Elementary School | Downers Grove Grade School District 58 | 52.4% | 7.1% |
| Belle Aire Elementary School | Downers Grove Grade School District 58 | 52.2% | 16.7% |
| Highland Elementary School | Downers Grove Grade School District 58 | 50.2% | 13.2% |
| Hillcrest Elementary School | Downers Grove Grade School District 58 | 50% | 16.7% |
| Kingsley Elementary School | Downers Grove Grade School District 58 | 50% | 5.9% |
| Lester Elementary School | Downers Grove Grade School District 58 | 48.7% | 11% |
| Herrick Middle School | Downers Grove Grade School District 58 | 42.7% | 8.2% |
| Henry Puffer School | Downers Grove Grade School District 58 | 37.2% | 11.5% |
| Indian Trail Elementary School | Downers Grove Grade School District 58 | 34.1% | 6.7% |
| O'Neill Middle School | Downers Grove Grade School District 58 | 32.5% | 5.9% |
| El Sierra Elementary School | Downers Grove Grade School District 58 | 30.5% | 6.9% |
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