Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website
Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website
Of the 2,030 students in Bloomington School District 87 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 327 (16.1%) passed.
The percentage of Bloomington School District 87 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 0.6% compared to the previous school year.
Bloomington School District 87 roughly covers eight schools within McLean County and has a main office in Bloomington.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Elementary School | Bloomington School District 87 | 33.3% | 4.5% |
| Oakland Elementary School | Bloomington School District 87 | 25.8% | 2.3% |
| Bent Elementary School | Bloomington School District 87 | 13.9% | 0% |
| Bloomington Junior High School | Bloomington School District 87 | 12.6% | 1.1% |
| Stevenson Elementary School | Bloomington School District 87 | 11.6% | 0.7% |
| Irving Elementary School | Bloomington School District 87 | 8% | 1.1% |
| Sheridan Elementary School | Bloomington School District 87 | 7.3% | 0% |
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