East Central Reporter

In the 2022-23 school year, 10.6% of the students in Edgar County Community Unit School District 6 passed the Math portion of the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR), according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Of the 122 students in Edgar County Community Unit School District 6 who took the Math portion of the test, approximately 13 (10.6%) passed.

The percentage of Edgar County Community Unit School District 6 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR decreased by 9.4% compared to the previous school year.

Edgar County Community Unit School District 6 roughly covers three schools within Edgar County and has a main office in Chrisman.

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 (%)
Chrisman Elementary School	Edgar County Community Unit School District 6	14%	2%
Chrisman-Scottland Junior High School	Edgar County Community Unit School District 6	6.9%	0%