We look forward to our Illinois Report Card results every year to celebrate student growth and find ways to continue improving. In this annual assessment, each IL school receives one of five performance levels.
This year, we are proud to share that every school in District 96 earned a rating of Exemplary or Approaching Exemplary.
A large part of the report card measures student growth: how much our students learn and improve over the course of a school year. Growth does not happen by chance. It comes from great teaching, carefully designed curricular programs, and the daily work of a dedicated board, district leaders, and engaged families who meet each student where they are and help them move forward.
To learn more about these ratings and student performance data, tune in to our November 4 Committee of the Whole meeting to hear from Casimira Gorman, our Director of Teaching & Learning. Join us in person at Central at 7:00pm or watch it live or recorded on YouTube.
Superintendent's Message, November 5, 2026:
Here are some highlights from this year’s report:
Performance Designations: All five schools received an unprecedented rating of Exemplary or Approaching Exemplary.
Student Growth: English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rose 2.1 percentage points from 2024-25 to 84.7%. Math proficiency (69.1%) remains strong above comparison group averages, and Illinois Science Assessment (ISA) proficiency rose 6 points to 73.3%.
School & Family Partnerships: Engaged family partnerships show strengthened student success and high attendance rates. Our strong 92.6% teacher retention rate also provides a consistent learning environment.
This positive growth is so much to celebrate! We appreciate everyone who plays a role in this success.
Annual report card data also provides a time for reflection and improvement. Areas of continued focus include strengthening math instruction through supportive coaching, deepening classroom rigor and teaching strategies across grade levels, and expanding advanced learning opportunities.
Thank you to our families, staff, and community partners for your continued support of District 96 students and schools. We wish you a happy, healthy, and safe upcoming holiday season. Together, we are empowering learners for life.