On October 30, the 2024 Illinois School Report Card was released, providing a detailed look at Emmons School’s performance compared to the state average and other schools. Each Illinois school receives a cumulative designation largely based on academic growth measured by state achievement tests. Emmons School proudly earned the highest designation, Exemplary, which places it in the top 10% of schools statewide. This marks the second time Emmons has achieved this prestigious recognition. The full report is available at www.illinoisreportcard.com.
Highlights from the 2024 Illinois School Report Card:
Achievement in Reading and Math: Performance levels now surpass pre-pandemic benchmarks.
Student Growth: On average, Emmons students are advancing more than a year in both math and reading, outpacing the state average.
Growth Across Achievement Levels: Students in all achievement bands are making progress.
Discipline: Student disciplinary incidents have decreased since 2023.
Attendance: Chronic absenteeism rates have declined compared to 2023.
