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 Mt Zion Junior High School English language scores, about 30 percent met expectations and 3 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 37 percent approached expectations, while 19 percent partially met expectations and 11 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 Mt Zion Junior High School, which enrolled 357 students in 2018, fell below state averages.
Statewide, 37 percent of students passed the test and 63 percent failed.
Of students statewide who passed, only six percent 'exceeded' expectations.
Mt Zion Junior High School's English language arts scores over 4 years
How Macon, DeWitt, Moultrie and De Witt County schools' English language arts scores compare
Top 20 Illinois schools' English language arts scores
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