Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Gower School District 62 in 2022-23 school year?
In the 2022-23 school year, 68.7% of the students in Gower School District 62 passed the ELA portion of the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR), according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
Of the 569 students in Gower School District 62 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 391 (68.7%) passed.
The percentage of Gower School District 62 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 4% compared to the previous school year.
Gower School District 62 roughly covers two schools within DuPage County and has a main office in Willowbrook.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gower Middle School | Gower School District 62 | 48.8% | 22.2% |
| Gower West Elementary School | Gower School District 62 | 42.6% | 22.1% |