Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website
Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website
Of the 1,364 students in Morton Community Unit School District 709 who took the Math portion of the test, approximately 659 (48.3%) passed.
The percentage of Morton Community Unit School District 709 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 1.9% compared to the previous school year.
Morton Community Unit School District 709 roughly covers six schools within Tazewell County and has a main office in Morton.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grundy Elementary School | Morton Community Unit School District 709 | 44.2% | 5.5% |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Morton Community Unit School District 709 | 43.3% | 7.8% |
| Lettie Brown Elementary School | Morton Community Unit School District 709 | 42.9% | 6.4% |
| Morton Junior High School | Morton Community Unit School District 709 | 42.6% | 7.1% |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Morton Community Unit School District 709 | 35.5% | 3% |
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