Michael Simeck Superintendent at Deerfield School District 109 | Official Website
Michael Simeck Superintendent at Deerfield School District 109 | Official Website
Of the 1,731 students in Deerfield School District 109 who took the Math portion of the test, approximately 1,120 (64.7%) passed.
The percentage of Deerfield School District 109 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 4.1% compared to the previous school year.
Deerfield School District 109 roughly covers six schools within Lake County and has a main office in Deerfield.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmot Elementary School | Deerfield School District 109 | 51.6% | 17.2% |
| South Park Elementary School | Deerfield School District 109 | 49.4% | 17.1% |
| Alan B. Shepard Middle School | Deerfield School District 109 | 48.9% | 12.3% |
| Charles J. Caruso Middle School | Deerfield School District 109 | 48.1% | 18.8% |
| Walden Elementary School | Deerfield School District 109 | 44% | 17% |
| Kipling Elementary School | Deerfield School District 109 | 43% | 21.7% |
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