Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | linkedin.com
Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | linkedin.com
Of the 1,139 students in Big Hollow School District 38 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 417 (36.6%) passed.
The percentage of Big Hollow School District 38 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 12.5% compared to the previous school year.
Big Hollow School District 38 roughly covers three schools within Lake County and has a main office in Ingleside.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Hollow Middle School | Big Hollow School District 38 | 36.7% | 3.2% |
| Big Hollow Elementary School | Big Hollow School District 38 | 26.1% | 2.9% |
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