Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website
Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website
Of the 1,366 students in Morton Community Unit School District 709 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 848 (62.1%) passed.
The percentage of Morton Community Unit School District 709 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 3.8% 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.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lettie Brown Elementary School | Morton Community Unit School District 709 | 55.2% | 6.9% |
| Grundy Elementary School | Morton Community Unit School District 709 | 54.6% | 11% |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Morton Community Unit School District 709 | 47.7% | 9.5% |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Morton Community Unit School District 709 | 44.7% | 4.6% |
| Morton Junior High School | Morton Community Unit School District 709 | 42.8% | 26.2% |
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