About 26 percent of Sangamon Valley East Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and nearly three quarters of students failed.
Academic results data released recently reveals 34 percent of Sangamon Valley East Elementary School students are considered on track for the next grade level.
About 43 percent of Sangamon Valley East Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 57 percent of students failed.
Decatur Councilwoman Lisa Gregory insists her decision to vote in favor of passing the city’s new $3.2 million out-of-balance budget was done for the primary benefit of taxpayers.
Inflation and a dwindling tax base have forced the city of Decatur to pass a budget for next year with a $3 million shortfall, according to the Illinois Policy Institute.