In the 2022-23 school year, 14.6% of the students in West Central Community Unit School District 235 passed the ELA portion of the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR), according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
Of the 336 students in West Central Community Unit School District 235 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 49 (14.6%) passed.
The percentage of West Central Community Unit School District 235 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 4.9% compared to the previous school year.
West Central Community Unit School District 235 roughly covers three schools within Henderson County and has a main office in Biggsville.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Central Elementary School | West Central Community Unit School District 235 | 14.8% | 0% |
| West Central Middle School | West Central Community Unit School District 235 | 13.2% | 1.1% |
