Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | Official Website
Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | Official Website
Of the 363 students in Chester Community Unit School District 139 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 137 (37.8%) passed.
The percentage of Chester Community Unit School District 139 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 2.3% compared to the previous school year.
Chester Community Unit School District 139 roughly covers two schools within Randolph County and has a main office in Chester.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Elementary School | Chester Community Unit School District 139 | 32% | 5.8% |
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