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Community Consolidated School District 204: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2021-22 school year?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 15, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 13% of Community Consolidated School District 204 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Honoring the Legacy of a Civil Rights Icon

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 15, 2024

Martin Luther King Jr. Day, observed annually on January 15th, is a day dedicated to honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his tireless efforts in the fight against racial discrimination. Dr. King was a prominent leader of the civil rights movement in the United States, advocating for equality and justice for all individuals, regardless of their race or background.As we commemorate this important day, it is essential to reflect on the profound impact of Dr. King's nonviolent campaign. His courageous actions and powerful words continue to inspire...

Home prices in Randolph County increased

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 14, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in the second half of 2023 in Randolph County rose by $18,125, while total sales increased by 19.6%.

Analysis: Randolph County effective property tax rates outpaced the national average in Q4 2023

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 14, 2024

Property owners in Randolph County paid 1.6% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the fourth quarter of 2023, which is more than 1.5 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by SW Illinois News.

Randolph County home prices rose in 2023

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 14, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in 2023 in Randolph County rose by $17,125, while total sales increased by 47.6%.

In the 2021-22 school year, 75.3% of Valmeyer Community Unit School District 3 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 14, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 75.3% of Valmeyer Community Unit School District 3 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

How did home valuation prices perform in Randolph County during Q4 2023?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 14, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in the fourth quarter of 2023 in Randolph County rose by $8,500, while total sales increased by 19.4%.

Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Coulterville Unit School District 1 in 2021-22 school year?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 14, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 16% of Coulterville Unit School District 1 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.