Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | linkedin.com
Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | linkedin.com
Of the 542 students in Carmi-White County Community Unit School District 5 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 301 (55.5%) passed.
The percentage of Carmi-White County Community Unit School District 5 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 11.3% compared to the previous school year.
Carmi-White County Community Unit School District 5 roughly covers five schools within White County and has a main office in Carmi.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Attendance Center | Carmi-White County Community Unit School District 5 | 49.6% | 5.3% |
| Jefferson Attendance Center | Carmi-White County Community Unit School District 5 | 47.9% | 5.2% |
| Carmi-White County Junior High School | Carmi-White County Community Unit School District 5 | 45.5% | 12% |
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