Sangamon Valley Middle School

Summary:

Sangamon Valley Middle School is a public middle school located in Illiopolis, Illinois, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 150 students. The school is part of the Sangamon Valley CUSD 9 district, which is ranked 495 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sangamon Valley Middle School has consistently underperformed compared to the state and district averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics on the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) exams. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 28.6% of Sangamon Valley students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 41.2% statewide and 33.2% in the district. In Mathematics, only 9% of Sangamon Valley students were proficient or better, compared to 28.4% statewide and 18.1% in the district. The school's performance in Science, however, is better, with 58.5% of students proficient or better, compared to 53.2% statewide and 45.5% in the district. Sangamon Valley Middle School's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with female, male, white, special education, and low-income students all ranking in the bottom 30% or 40% of Illinois middle schools in ELA and Mathematics.

Sangamon Valley Middle School's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 387 out of 1,302 Illinois middle schools in 2014-2015 to 1,004 out of 1,363 in 2023-2024. This decline is evident across multiple academic measures, including ELA, Mathematics, and Science. Nearby middle schools, such as Maroa-Forsyth Middle School, Williamsville Junior High School, and Tri-City Junior High School, consistently outperform Sangamon Valley Middle School in academic measures. Additionally, Sangamon Valley Middle School has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 64.67% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, which may be a contributing factor to the school's academic underperformance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 341 Matilda St
       Illiopolis, IL  62539-3805


(217) 486-2241

District: Sangamon Valley CUSD 9

SchoolDigger Rank:
1004th of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,815 Help


Students who attend Sangamon Valley Middle School usually attend:

High:    Sangamon Valley High School

Feeder schools for Sangamon Valley Middle School:

Elementary:    Sangamon Valley Intermediate School
    Sangamon Valley Primary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  150

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.3%
Two or more races:
4.0%
Hispanic:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.7% Help


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Compare Details Sangamon Valley Middle School ranks worse than 73.7% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.89. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sangamon Valley Middle School is $17,815.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sangamon Valley Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sangamon Valley Middle School 1004th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Sangamon Valley Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Sangamon Valley CUSD 9:

SchoolDigger ranks Sangamon Valley CUSD 9 495th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sangamon Valley Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Sangamon Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 53.40 696th 1272 45.3%
2007 45.38 833rd 1287 35.3%
2008 64.74 533rd 1293 58.8%
2009 67.02 483rd 1318 63.4%
2010 72.47 382nd 1327 71.2%
2011 69.35 443rd 1344 67.0%
2012 55.31 699th 1365 48.8%
2013 63.10 485th 1367 64.5%
2014 47.81 716th 1322 45.8%
2015 62.26 387th 1302 70.3%
2016 56.11 489th 1294 62.2%
2017 39.98 743rd 1293 42.5%
2018 44.98 675th 1293 47.8%
2019 58.02 511th 1356 62.3%
2021 32.79 773rd 1241 37.7%
2022 37.78 786th 1369 42.6%
2023 35.90 836th 1367 38.8%
2024 24.89 1004th 1363 26.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sangamon Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.45 153rd 602 74.6%
2022 32.24 541st 781 30.7%
2023 21.92 721st 805 10.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sangamon Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.90 841st 1161 27.6%
2019 54.98 468th 1217 61.5%
2021 41.60 556th 1019 45.4%
2022 45.15 598th 1221 51.0%
2023 41.21 688th 1234 44.2%
2024 26.05 941st 1219 22.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Sangamon Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.61 666th 1226 45.7%
2019 49.42 607th 1276 52.4%
2021 25.30 766th 1017 24.7%
2022 37.42 743rd 1286 42.2%
2023 37.49 758th 1275 40.5%
2024 26.95 899th 1251 28.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Sangamon Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.39 655th 1223 46.4%
2019 64.18 387th 1296 70.1%
2021 39.89 564th 1048 46.2%
2022 39.35 706th 1286 45.1%
2023 36.42 776th 1292 39.9%
2024 27.89 874th 1264 30.9%
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Rank History for White students at Sangamon Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.35 684th 889 23.1%
2019 37.79 577th 905 36.2%
2021 19.52 686th 813 15.6%
2022 21.58 748th 898 16.7%
2023 17.55 796th 895 11.1%
2024 11.30 815th 875 6.9%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Saturday, December 16, 2017

Open Quote I love this district. The teachers and Principle Mr. Trigg truly care about the students. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sangamon Valley Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 184 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 188
2006 182 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 5 188
2007 189 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 6 196
2008 185 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 5 191
2009 167 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 5 172
2010 172 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 4 176
2011 166 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 169
2012 182 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 185
2013 172 0 0 1 0 0 5 0 178
2014 171 0 0 2 0 0 4 0 177
2015 167 0 1 3 0 0 3 0 174
2016 169 1 1 2 0 0 4 0 177
2017 147 1 1 2 1 0 4 0 156
2018 148 1 1 5 3 0 3 0 161
2019 129 3 2 4 3 0 3 0 144
2020 131 2 3 1 1 0 2 0 140
2021 151 1 4 2 0 0 5 0 163
2022 153 0 1 2 0 0 4 0 160
2023 140 0 1 3 0 0 6 0 150

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sangamon Valley Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 188 11.0 17.1 33.9
2006 188 12.0 15.7 38.3
2007 196 12.0 16.3 42.6
2008 191 11.0 17.4 36
2009 172 11.0 15.6 38.9
2010 176 11.0 16.0 36.6
2011 169 10.0 16.9 40.2
2012 185 12.0 15.4 37.3
2013 178 13.7 12.9 41.6
2014 177 13.0 13.6 39.5
2015 174 12.0 14.5 39.1
2016 177 14.0 12.6 42.9
2017 156 13.5 11.5 44.9
2018 161 14.0 11.5 37.9
2019 144 13.0 11.0 46.5
2020 140 12.0 11.6 47.9
2021 163 n/a n/a n/a
2022 160 13.0 12.3 62.5
2023 150 13.0 11.5 64.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sangamon Valley Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 188 11.0 17.1 33.9
2006 188 12.0 15.7 38.3
2007 196 12.0 16.3 42.6
2008 191 11.0 17.4 36
2009 172 11.0 15.6 38.9
2010 176 11.0 16.0 36.6
2011 169 10.0 16.9 40.2
2012 185 12.0 15.4 37.3
2013 178 13.7 12.9 41.6
2014 177 13.0 13.6 39.5
2015 174 12.0 14.5 39.1
2016 177 14.0 12.6 42.9
2017 156 13.5 11.5 44.9
2018 161 14.0 11.5 37.9
2019 144 13.0 11.0 46.5
2020 140 12.0 11.6 47.9
2021 163 n/a n/a n/a
2022 160 13.0 12.3 62.5
2023 150 13.0 11.5 64.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Sangamon Valley Middle School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201599.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%
2016100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%35.4%
2017100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%66.5%
2018100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.4%
2019100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.3%99.3%100.0%100.0%
2021100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%94.4%
2022100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.4%
2023100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2024100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.3%100.0%99.3%100.0%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sangamon Valley Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $375 (3.4%) $10,571 (96.6%) $10,946
2020 $00 (0.0%) $11,771 (100.0%) $11,771
2021 $976 (8.3%) $10,763 (91.7%) $11,739
2022 $976 (8.3%) $10,763 (91.7%) $11,739
2023 $1,063 (9.6%) $9,973 (90.4%) $11,036
2024 $2,063 (11.6%) $15,752 (88.4%) $17,815

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sangamon Valley Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 511th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 836th of 1367 Middle schools
 23.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sangamon Valley Middle School)37.229.7
 7.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Sangamon Valley CUSD 9)37.229.7
 7.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sangamon Valley Middle School)23.213.5
 9.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Sangamon Valley CUSD 9)23.213.5
 9.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sangamon Valley Middle School)55.518.9
 36.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Sangamon Valley CUSD 9)55.518.9
 36.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sangamon Valley Middle School)26.69.4
 17.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Sangamon Valley CUSD 9)26.69.4
 17.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sangamon Valley Middle School)51.936.5
 15.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Sangamon Valley CUSD 9)51.936.5
 15.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sangamon Valley Middle School)20.43.2
 17.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Sangamon Valley CUSD 9)20.43.2
 17.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Sangamon Valley Middle School)4952.4
 3.4%
   8th Grade Science (Sangamon Valley CUSD 9)4951.6
 2.6%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students144150
 4.2%
African American30
 100%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic43
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White129140
 8.5%
Two or More Races36
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.5%64.7%
 18.1%


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Sangamon Valley Middle School ranks 1004th of 1363 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Sangamon Valley Middle School usually go on to attend Sangamon Valley High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 150 students attended Sangamon Valley Middle School.

Students at Sangamon Valley Middle School are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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