Michael Simeck Superintendent at Deerfield School District 109 | Official Website
Michael Simeck Superintendent at Deerfield School District 109 | Official Website
Of the 1,732 students in Deerfield School District 109 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 1,150 (66.4%) passed.
The percentage of Deerfield School District 109 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 2.9% 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.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Park Elementary School | Deerfield School District 109 | 54.7% | 10% |
| Wilmot Elementary School | Deerfield School District 109 | 52% | 18% |
| Kipling Elementary School | Deerfield School District 109 | 50% | 15% |
| Alan B. Shepard Middle School | Deerfield School District 109 | 47.5% | 21% |
| Charles J. Caruso Middle School | Deerfield School District 109 | 46.5% | 22.5% |
| Walden Elementary School | Deerfield School District 109 | 45% | 11% |
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