Illinois Students' Performance Under New Standards
Newly released data from state assessments show that half of Illinois public school students can read at grade level, while 2-in-5 can do math proficiently in 2025.
According to the Illinois State Board of Education, 50% of students could read at grade level and 39% were proficient in math 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.
This change in standards means many students are reported as “proficient” but are struggling, and parents are unable to compare proficiency rates to previous school years.
- Enrollment continues to decline.
- Absenteeism remains high.
Author's summary: Illinois students' performance is concerning under new standards.
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