Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website
Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website
Of the 414 students in Athens Community Unit School District 213 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 188 (45.4%) passed.
The percentage of Athens Community Unit School District 213 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 4.9% compared to the previous school year.
Athens Community Unit School District 213 roughly covers four schools within Menard County and has a main office in Athens.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cantrall Elementary School | Athens Community Unit School District 213 | 48.2% | 3.6% |
| Cantrall Intermediate School | Athens Community Unit School District 213 | 43.3% | 5.9% |
| Athens Junior High School | Athens Community Unit School District 213 | 34.8% | 3.2% |
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