Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website
Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website
Of the 734 students in Olympia Community Unit School District 16 who took the Math portion of the test, approximately 203 (27.7%) passed.
The percentage of Olympia Community Unit School District 16 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 0.2% compared to the previous school year.
Olympia Community Unit School District 16 roughly covers five schools within McLean County and has a main office in Stanford.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia North Elementary School | Olympia Community Unit School District 16 | 32% | 4.7% |
| Olympia Middle School | Olympia Community Unit School District 16 | 25.9% | 3.5% |
| Olympia West Elementary School | Olympia Community Unit School District 16 | 20.2% | 0.9% |
| Olympia South Elementary School | Olympia Community Unit School District 16 | 17.5% | 1.6% |
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