Kankakee County Schools Rated in 2025 Illinois Report Card

The Illinois State Board of Education has released the 2025 School Report Card, providing grades for schools across the state, including those in Kankakee County. This evaluation ranks schools into five categories: comprehensive, intensive, targeted, commendable, and exemplary. This new system replaces the previous labels under the No Child Left Behind Act, which designated schools as “failing.”

In this updated ranking, the top 10% of schools in Illinois are classified as exemplary, while the bottom 5% are considered comprehensive. Most schools typically receive the commendable designation unless they have one or more student groups performing in the lowest tier. In such cases, those schools are marked as targeted.

The Report Card serves as a vital resource for parents, educators, and community members to assess school performance. The rankings are based on various metrics, including academic achievement, growth, and student engagement. Schools that achieve commendable or exemplary status demonstrate significant effectiveness in meeting educational standards.

For those interested in Kankakee County schools, the Report Card allows users to search and compare the performance of individual schools from the current year and the previous year. This comparison can help identify trends and areas for improvement within the educational landscape. To access this information, users can navigate through the schools via the page icon located at the top right of the website.

In summary, the 2025 Illinois School Report Card reflects a shift towards a more nuanced evaluation of school performance. By moving away from binary labels, the Illinois State Board of Education aims to provide a clearer picture of educational quality across the state. As schools adapt to these new classifications, Kankakee County and other regions will continue to work towards improving student outcomes and overall educational standards.