Illinois Students' Performance Under New Standards
Newly released data from state assessments reveals that only half of Illinois public school students can read at grade level, while 2-in-5 can do math proficiently in 2025.
This comes after the state lowered proficiency standards, artificially inflating the numbers. According to the Illinois State Board of Education, 39% of students were proficient in math, and just over half could read at grade level on 2025 state assessments.
The state artificially inflated the number of students meeting standards by lowering the scores needed to be considered “proficient” in reading and math in 2025.
The data also shows declining enrollment and high absenteeism rates. By changing the standards, parents are unable to compare proficiency rates to previous years.
Key findings include:
- Half of Illinois public school students can read at grade level.
- 2-in-5 students can do math proficiently.
- 39% of students were proficient in math.
- Enrollment continues to decline.
- Absenteeism remains high.
Author's summary: Illinois students' performance is a concern under new standards.
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