The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has released the latest State Report Cards, showcasing notable progress for District 205 students. Students in grades 3-8 have achieved the highest proficiency levels in Math and English Language Arts (ELA) since the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) was introduced in 2018.
In addition, York Community High School has reported a substantial 15 percent drop in chronic absenteeism, indicating improved student attendance and engagement.
The report also highlights increased progress in language proficiency for English Learners (ELs) across all grade levels. This progress is measured through the EL Progress indicator, a statistical measure of the annual development EL students make toward language proficiency on the ACCESS assessment.
This achievement underscores the district’s commitment to meeting the needs of EL students and fostering language growth throughout their academic journey.
The State Report Card offers a detailed view of school performance across several areas, including academics, school climate, student success, and financial investment. Once again, all Elmhurst District 205 schools earned either the Exemplary or Commendable designation, a testament to the district’s ongoing dedication to academic excellence.
“Elmhurst District 205 teachers, staff, and administration work every day with intentionality to support our students’ learning and growth,” said Superintendent Dr. Keisha Campbell. “We are committed to continuous improvement, and these results guide our focus on aligning resources and strategies to ensure positive student outcomes. These achievements reflect the hard work and dedication of our staff, students, and the strong partnership with our families and community.”
In addition to improved IAR results and EL Progress, the district’s composite graduation rate rose from 93.6 percent in 2023 to 94.4 percent in 2024, a metric that impacts 50 percent of high school summative designations. While SAT scores for Math and evidence-based reading and writing (EBRW) met state targets, the district has identified continued opportunities for growth in preparation for the ACT, which will be implemented this year at York High School.
The district’s Freshmen-On-Track rate, weighted at 8.33 percent of high school designations, initially reported as 91.4 percent, was updated to 95.5 percent following a detailed analysis and verification with ISBE.
“We are continuously refining our approach to align resources, instructional practices, and supports based on data and standards,” Dr. Campbell added. “Our focus on meeting each student’s academic and social-emotional needs through individualized support is showing promising results, and we expect this growth to continue.”
Dr. Campbell and the Board of Education will present a comprehensive review of these achievements and the 2023-2024 school year tonight at 7:00 PM during the State of the District Address at York Community High School.
For a complete view of District 205’s Illinois Report Card data, visit www.illinoisreportcard.com.
