Summary:
The Spoon River Valley CUSD 4 district in Illinois consists of three schools: Spoon River Valley Elementary School, Spoon River Valley Senior High School, and Spoon River Valley Junior High School. The district has faced some challenges, with the elementary school being the standout performer and the high school struggling the most.
Spoon River Valley Elementary School has consistently ranked in the top half of Illinois elementary schools, with strong performance on standardized tests. In contrast, Spoon River Valley Junior High School has seen a decline in its ranking, with overall proficiency rates below the district and state averages, though its 6th-grade performance is more competitive. Spoon River Valley Senior High School has the lowest overall performance, ranking in the bottom half of Illinois high schools and struggling with low proficiency rates on the SAT.
The district as a whole faces challenges, with high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients and an overall ranking of 482 out of 813 in Illinois, indicating room for improvement in the quality of education across the district. Addressing these equity concerns and improving overall district performance should be key priorities for the district's leadership.
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