Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website
Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website
Of the 1,111 students in Charleston Community Unit School District 1 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 310 (27.9%) passed.
The percentage of Charleston Community Unit School District 1 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 6.4% compared to the previous school year.
Charleston Community Unit School District 1 roughly covers six schools within Coles County and has a main office in Charleston.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Middle School | Charleston Community Unit School District 1 | 32.1% | 7.4% |
| Carl Sandburg Elementary School | Charleston Community Unit School District 1 | 24.6% | 0% |
| Ashmore Elementary School | Charleston Community Unit School District 1 | 21.9% | 6.3% |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Charleston Community Unit School District 1 | 19.1% | 1.2% |
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