In the 2022-23 school year, 42.8% of the students in Abingdon-Avon Community Unit School District 276 passed the ELA portion of the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR), according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
Of the 378 students in Abingdon-Avon Community Unit School District 276 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 162 (42.8%) passed.
The percentage of Abingdon-Avon Community Unit School District 276 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 6.3% compared to the previous school year.
Abingdon-Avon Community Unit School District 276 roughly covers four schools within Knox County and has a main office in Abingdon.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon-Avon Middle School | Abingdon-Avon Community Unit School District 276 | 37.6% | 16.2% |
| Hedding Grade School | Abingdon-Avon Community Unit School District 276 | 27.1% | 3.9% |
