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Friday, January 24, 2025

Bensenville School District 2: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2022-23 school year?

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Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | linkedin.com

Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | linkedin.com

In the 2022-23 school year, 28.2% of the students in Bensenville School District 2 passed the ELA portion of the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR), according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Of the 1,285 students in Bensenville School District 2 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 362 (28.2%) passed.

The percentage of Bensenville School District 2 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 0.9% compared to the previous school year.

Bensenville School District 2 roughly covers three schools within DuPage County and has a main office in Bensenville.

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.

Students who Met or Exceeded Academic Standards in ELA During 2022-23 school year
SchoolDistrictStudents who met standards (%)Students who exceed standards (%)
Blackhawk Middle SchoolBensenville School District 225.8%6.9%
Tioga Elementary SchoolBensenville School District 224.3%1.6%
Wesley A. Johnson SchoolBensenville School District 219.4%1.9%

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