The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers, or PARCC, is administered to third- through eighth-graders in Illinois, testing them in reading and math based on Common Core standards.
According to Stephen Decatur Middle School English language scores, about 8 percent met expectations and 0.5 percent exceeded them. Students whose results are in either category are considered to be most ready to move on to the next level and are most prepared for college or work.
Another 23 percent approached expectations, while 31 percent partially met expectations and 38 percent did not meet them. Students who scored in these categories are not ready for the next level of schooling, according to the test.
Test results at Stephen Decatur Middle School, which enrolled 384 students in 2017, surpassed state averages.
Statewide, 37 percent of students passed the test and 63 percent failed.
Of students statewide who passed, only five percent 'exceeded' expectations.
Stephen Decatur Middle School's English language arts scores over 3 years
How Macon County schools' English language arts scores compare
Top 20 Illinois schools' English language arts scores
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