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 South Shores Elementary School English language scores, about 9 percent met expectations and none 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 22 percent approached expectations, while 35 percent partially met expectations and 35 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 South Shores Elementary School, which enrolled 298 students in 2018, surpassed state averages.
Statewide, 37 percent of students passed the test and 63 percent failed.
Of students statewide who passed, only six percent 'exceeded' expectations.
South Shores Elementary 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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