Jason Helfer Chief Education Officer - Instruction | Twitter
Jason Helfer Chief Education Officer - Instruction | Twitter
Of the 1,084 students in Mount Zion Community Unit School District 3 who took the Math portion of the test, approximately 395 (36.4%) passed.
The percentage of Mount Zion Community Unit School District 3 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 0.6% compared to the previous school year.
Mount Zion Community Unit School District 3 roughly covers five schools within Macon County and has a main office in Mount Zion.
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.
Illinois has approved a new budget for 2025 that increases funds for K-12 education to $8.6 billion, $350 million above last year’s budget. Lawmakers also approved a new bill that creates a statewide child tax credit, which allows families to receive $300 per child under 17 years. This comes after a similar aid was granted from the federal government, as part of the American Rescue Plan.
| School | District | Students who met standards (%) | Students who exceed standards (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Zion Elementary School | Mount Zion Community Unit School District 3 | 38.3% | 7.8% |
| Mt. Zion Intermediate School | Mount Zion Community Unit School District 3 | 32.2% | 2.7% |
| Mt. Zion Junior High School | Mount Zion Community Unit School District 3 | 31.4% | 3.1% |
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