Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website
Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website
Of the 1,158 students in Waterloo Community Unit School District 5 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 676 (58.4%) passed.
The percentage of Waterloo Community Unit School District 5 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 6% compared to the previous school year.
Waterloo Community Unit School District 5 roughly covers five schools within Monroe County and has a main office in Waterloo.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers Elementary School | Waterloo Community Unit School District 5 | 58.9% | 3.1% |
| Waterloo Junior High School | Waterloo Community Unit School District 5 | 54.6% | 12.3% |
| Gardner Elementary School | Waterloo Community Unit School District 5 | 38.3% | 5.6% |
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