2024 Illinois Report Card shows increased ELA proficiency in elementary students, math proficiency stagnates, high school SAT scores decline, and graduation rates rise slightly. Chronic absenteeism remains a concern.

Illinois' 2024 Report Card shows improved English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency in elementary students, reaching 41.2%, a nearly 6-point rise since last year and surpassing pre-pandemic levels. In contrast, only 27.9% of students are proficient in math, with minimal growth. High school SAT scores declined to an average of 950.3, while graduation rates increased slightly to 88.7%. Chronic absenteeism remains a concern, particularly among high school students.

October 30, 2024
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