Christopher Grode Superintendent at Columbia Community Unit School District 4 | Official Website
Christopher Grode Superintendent at Columbia Community Unit School District 4 | Official Website
Of the 291 students in Community Unit School District 4 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 122 (41.9%) passed.
The percentage of Community Unit School District 4 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 7.9% compared to the previous school year.
Community Unit School District 4 roughly covers three schools within Adams County and has a main office in Mendon.
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.
According to the 2024 Illinois Report Card, math proficiency among Illinois students in grades 3-8 remains below pre-pandemic levels, while reading performance has recovered. Meanwhile, 11th graders have experienced significant declines in both subjects, falling below pre-pandemic benchmarks.
| School | District | Students who met standards (%) | Students who exceed standards (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Middle School | Community Unit School District 4 | 36.9% | 12.3% |
| Unity Elementary School | Community Unit School District 4 | 27.9% | 1% |
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