Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | linkedin.com
Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | linkedin.com
Of the 562 students in Du Quoin Community Unit School District 300 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 158 (28.1%) passed.
The percentage of Du Quoin Community Unit School District 300 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 3.3% compared to the previous school year.
Du Quoin Community Unit School District 300 roughly covers three schools within Perry County and has a main office in Du Quoin.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Du Quoin Middle School | Du Quoin Community Unit School District 300 | 24.2% | 1.8% |
| Du Quoin Elementary School | Du Quoin Community Unit School District 300 | 23.6% | 8.8% |
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