Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website
Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website
Of the 1,940 students in Pekin Public School District 108 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 504 (26%) passed.
The percentage of Pekin Public School District 108 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 4.4% compared to the previous school year.
Pekin Public School District 108 roughly covers 10 schools within Tazewell County and has a main office in Pekin.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Altman Primary School | Pekin Public School District 108 | 41% | 0% |
| Willow Elementary School | Pekin Public School District 108 | 35.7% | 0% |
| Edison Junior High School | Pekin Public School District 108 | 27.2% | 6.6% |
| Washington Intermediate School | Pekin Public School District 108 | 24.7% | 2.6% |
| Wilson Intermediate School | Pekin Public School District 108 | 22.1% | 1.8% |
| Broadmoor Junior High School | Pekin Public School District 108 | 22% | 2% |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Pekin Public School District 108 | 21.3% | 0% |
| C.B. Smith Elementary School | Pekin Public School District 108 | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Dirksen Primary School | Pekin Public School District 108 | 14% | 0% |
| L.E. Starke Elementary School | Pekin Public School District 108 | 7.9% | 0% |
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