How Did Illinois Public Schools Fare Academically Last Year?

With the election behind us, it’s time to focus on fixing and improving public schools in Illinois – a focal point for both Gov. Pat Quinn and Gov.-elect Bruce Rauner’s campaigns.

The Illinois State Board of Education released new data for the 2013-14 school year on Illinoisreportcard.com. What stood out were test score trends for the ISAT, PSAE and ACT, as well as the percentage of low-income students enrolled in the state’s schools.

Take a look at these interactive charts to see how academic performance and number of poor students have changed over the past three to five years. They reflect trends that should worry us all.

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