Jason Helfer Chief Education Officer - Instruction | Twitter
Jason Helfer Chief Education Officer - Instruction | Twitter
Of the 555 students in Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District 8 who took the Math portion of the test, approximately 177 (31.9%) passed.
The percentage of Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District 8 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 1.9% compared to the previous school year.
Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District 8 roughly covers three schools within Sangamon County and has a main office in Pleasant Plains.
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.
According to the 2024 Illinois Report Card, math proficiency among Illinois students in grades 3-8 remains below pre-pandemic levels, while reading performance has recovered. Meanwhile, 11th graders have experienced significant declines in both subjects, falling below pre-pandemic benchmarks.
| School | District | Students who met standards (%) | Students who exceed standards (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmingdale Elementary School | Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District 8 | 33.3% | 3.9% |
| Pleasant Plains Middle School | Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District 8 | 28% | 1.3% |
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