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 3,097 students in Downers Grove Grade School District 58 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 1,812 (58.5%) passed.
The percentage of Downers Grove Grade School District 58 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 7.2% 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.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Aire Elementary School | Downers Grove Grade School District 58 | 58% | 8.7% |
| Fairmount Elementary School | Downers Grove Grade School District 58 | 56.8% | 8% |
| Hillcrest Elementary School | Downers Grove Grade School District 58 | 55% | 9.4% |
| Lester Elementary School | Downers Grove Grade School District 58 | 53.5% | 6.1% |
| Highland Elementary School | Downers Grove Grade School District 58 | 53.2% | 14.1% |
| Kingsley Elementary School | Downers Grove Grade School District 58 | 51.5% | 7.4% |
| Herrick Middle School | Downers Grove Grade School District 58 | 50.2% | 15.4% |
| Whittier Elementary School | Downers Grove Grade School District 58 | 45.2% | 5.4% |
| Henry Puffer School | Downers Grove Grade School District 58 | 44.3% | 8.2% |
| O'Neill Middle School | Downers Grove Grade School District 58 | 44.3% | 13.3% |
| Pierce Downer Elementary School | Downers Grove Grade School District 58 | 40.4% | 2.6% |
| Indian Trail Elementary School | Downers Grove Grade School District 58 | 39.6% | 4.9% |
| El Sierra Elementary School | Downers Grove Grade School District 58 | 36.6% | 5.3% |
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