Is Sangamon Valley Middle School a good school?

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

How many students attend Sangamon Valley Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 136 students attended Sangamon Valley Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Sangamon Valley Middle School?

Students at Sangamon Valley Middle School are 95% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Sangamon Valley Middle School attend?

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

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:
1004^th of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,815

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: 10.8

Number of students: 136

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.9%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Hispanic:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sangamon Valley Middle School ranks worse than 73.7% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.89. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.9%), two or more races (2.9%), Hispanic (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sangamon Valley Middle School is 10.8. (See more...)

Compare Sangamon Valley Middle School employs 12.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

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

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Sangamon Valley CUSD 9:

SchoolDigger ranks Sangamon Valley CUSD 9 495^th 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
2006	53.40	696^th	1272	45.3%
2007	45.38	833^rd	1287	35.3%
2008	64.74	533^rd	1293	58.8%
2009	67.02	483^rd	1318	63.4%
2010	72.47	382^nd	1327	71.2%
2011	69.35	443^rd	1344	67.0%
2012	55.31	699^th	1365	48.8%
2013	63.10	485^th	1367	64.5%
2014	47.81	716^th	1322	45.8%
2015	62.26	387^th	1302	70.3%
2016	56.11	489^th	1294	62.2%
2017	39.98	743^rd	1293	42.5%
2018	44.98	675^th	1293	47.8%
2019	58.02	511^th	1356	62.3%
2021	32.79	773^rd	1241	37.7%
2022	37.78	786^th	1369	42.6%
2023	35.90	836^th	1367	38.8%
2024	24.89	1004^th	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
2018	58.45	153^rd	602	74.6%
2022	32.24	541^st	781	30.7%
2023	21.92	721^st	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
2018	30.90	841^st	1161	27.6%
2019	54.98	468^th	1217	61.5%
2021	41.60	556^th	1019	45.4%
2022	45.15	598^th	1221	51.0%
2023	41.21	688^th	1234	44.2%
2024	26.05	941^st	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
2018	44.61	666^th	1226	45.7%
2019	49.42	607^th	1276	52.4%
2021	25.30	766^th	1017	24.7%
2022	37.42	743^rd	1286	42.2%
2023	37.49	758^th	1275	40.5%
2024	26.95	899^th	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
2018	42.39	655^th	1223	46.4%
2019	64.18	387^th	1296	70.1%
2021	39.89	564^th	1048	46.2%
2022	39.35	706^th	1286	45.1%
2023	36.42	776^th	1292	39.9%
2024	27.89	874^th	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
2018	26.35	684^th	889	23.1%
2019	37.79	577^th	905	36.2%
2021	19.52	686^th	813	15.6%
2022	21.58	748^th	898	16.7%
2023	17.55	796^th	895	11.1%
2024	11.30	815^th	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.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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by a parent
Saturday, December 16, 2017

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
2024	129	1	0	2	0	0	4	0	136

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
2024	136	12.5	10.8	66.9

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
2024	136	12.5	10.8	66.9

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.

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