Every year, the Illinois State Board of Education, or ISBE grades schools on their performance and how they rank throughout the state. 

Adam Ibbotson, Superintendent of Maroa-Forsyth Schools explains that although the report cards may not always paint the whole picture he is very proud of his district. 

ISBE takes multiple variables into account when grading schools. Ibbotson says they break it down subject by subject and student growth. 

Ibbotson notes the growth targets they are trying to reach can be challenging, but he believes it's a good way to keep schools accountable. 

A common issue among central Illinois school districts is chronic absenteeism but Ibbotson says they were graded highly in this category. 

Maroa-Forsyth's report card data is available at mfschools.net.