Jason Helfer Chief Education Officer - Instruction | Twitter
Jason Helfer Chief Education Officer - Instruction | Twitter
Of the 279 students in Gallatin Community Unit School District 7 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 155 (55.6%) passed.
The percentage of Gallatin Community Unit School District 7 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 12.4% compared to the previous school year.
Gallatin Community Unit School District 7 roughly covers three schools within Gallatin County and has a main office in Junction.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallatin Elementary School | Gallatin Community Unit School District 7 | 45.8% | 4.8% |
| Gallatin Junior High School | Gallatin Community Unit School District 7 | 44.9% | 12.8% |
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