Deer Creek - Mackinaw’s 2026 Illinois Report Card offers a detailed look at student outcomes, school performance, and opportunities for continued growth. Beginning this year, Illinois schools are evaluated using Profiles of Performance, a redesigned accountability system that establishes clear expectations and provides a more comprehensive picture of school success.
Highlights From the 2026 Illinois Report Card
Deer Creek - Mackinaw recorded several notable outcomes during the 2025-26 school year, including:
ELA proficiency increased from 66.3% to 70.8%.
Math proficiency increased from 43.8% to 47.2%.
Science proficiency increased from 59.9% to 67.6%.
These results reflect Deer Creek - Mackinaw's ongoing focus on continuous improvement and student achievement. District leaders believe the results demonstrate the impact of sustained efforts to support student success while providing valuable insight into areas that will remain priorities moving forward.
Understanding the New Profiles of Performance
Beginning with the 2026 Illinois Report Card, Illinois replaced its previous accountability designations with a new framework called Profiles of Performance.
Profiles of Performance were created in response to stakeholder feedback requesting clearer expectations, more actionable information, and a stronger focus on continuous improvement. Rather than primarily comparing schools to one another, Profiles of Performance evaluate schools against clearly defined statewide performance criteria.
Schools are assigned one of five profile levels: Exemplary, Approaching Exemplary, Commendable, Developing, or Comprehensive.
Deer Creek - Mackinaw had:
[3] Exemplary schools
[0] Approaching Exemplary schools
[0] Commendable schools
[0] Developing schools
[0] Comprehensive schools
Profiles of Performance recognize both strengths and opportunities for growth and are intended to support continuous improvement at every school.
Consistent Attendance Supports Student Success
Families reviewing this year's Illinois Report Card may see a greater emphasis on consistent attendance, which presents attendance data in positive terms. The state will continue to report chronic absenteeism as required, and the underlying measure has not changed.
Regular attendance remains one of the strongest predictors of academic achievement and high school graduation.
Commitment to Continuous Improvement
The Illinois Report Card provides an opportunity for Deer Creek - Mackinaw to celebrate successes while identifying opportunities for continued growth.
During the 2026-27 school year, the district will continue focusing on:
Literacy improvement
Mathematics achievement
College and career readiness
The 2026 Illinois Report Card provides a snapshot of school performance data from the 2025-26 school year. Families, educators, and community members can view Deer Creek - Mackinaw's 2026 Illinois Report Card and learn more about Illinois' new Profiles of Performance at IllinoisReportCard.com.