Jason Helfer Chief Education Officer - Instruction | Twitter
Jason Helfer Chief Education Officer - Instruction | Twitter
Of the 371 students in Benjamin School District 25 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 180 (48.5%) passed.
The percentage of Benjamin School District 25 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 2.8% compared to the previous school year.
Benjamin School District 25 roughly covers two schools within DuPage County and has a main office in West Chicago.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Middle School | Benjamin School District 25 | 46.9% | 9.4% |
| Evergreen Elementary School | Benjamin School District 25 | 30.2% | 3.2% |
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