Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | linkedin.com
Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | linkedin.com
Of the 3,378 students in New Lenox School District 122 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 1,638 (48.5%) passed.
The percentage of New Lenox School District 122 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 10.8% compared to the previous school year.
New Lenox School District 122 roughly covers 12 schools within Will County and has a main office in New Lenox.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley Elementary School | New Lenox School District 122 | 50.8% | 10.1% |
| Nelson Prairie School | New Lenox School District 122 | 50.4% | 3.6% |
| Nelson Ridge School | New Lenox School District 122 | 46.6% | 5.3% |
| Arnold J. Tyler School | New Lenox School District 122 | 45% | 1.6% |
| Spencer Crossing Intermediate School | New Lenox School District 122 | 41.7% | 5.6% |
| Liberty Junior High School | New Lenox School District 122 | 41.3% | 8.9% |
| Spencer Pointe School | New Lenox School District 122 | 41.2% | 2.9% |
| Alex M. Martino Junior High School | New Lenox School District 122 | 40.7% | 9.3% |
| Oster-Oakview School | New Lenox School District 122 | 32.3% | 3.7% |
| Haines Elementary School | New Lenox School District 122 | 25.4% | 0.8% |
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