Is Spoon River Valley Junior High School a good school?

Spoon River Valley Junior High School ranks 535 th of 1363 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Spoon River Valley Junior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 50 students attended Spoon River Valley Junior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Spoon River Valley Junior High School?

Students at Spoon River Valley Junior High School are 94% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Spoon River Valley Junior High School

Summary:

Spoon River Valley Junior High School is a public middle school located in London Mills, Illinois, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 50 students. The school is part of the Spoon River Valley CUSD 4 district, which is ranked 482 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Spoon River Valley Junior High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 296 out of 1,241 Illinois middle schools in 2020-2021 to 535 out of 1,363 in 2023-2024. The school's performance on the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) tests is mixed, with 33.3% of students proficient or better in ELA and 38.1% proficient or better in Math, compared to the state averages of 41.2% and 28.4%, respectively. However, the school excels in Science, with 73.3% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the state and district averages. Compared to nearby schools, such as Lombard Middle School and Williamsfield Middle School, Spoon River Valley Junior High School generally performs below average in ELA and Math.

The school's demographics and subgroup performance show some areas of concern. While the school has a high percentage of White students, this subgroup ranks 510 out of 875 Illinois middle schools. Conversely, the school's performance for low socioeconomic status (SES) students is stronger, ranking 217 out of 1,217 Illinois middle schools. Additionally, female students at Spoon River Valley Junior High School outperform their male counterparts. The school has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 9.4% in 2019-2020 to 23.9% in 2023-2024, which can negatively impact student learning and achievement.

Detail:

Public 6-8

35265 N IL Route 97
London Mills, IL 61544-9312

(309) 778-2201

District: Spoon River Valley CUSD 4

SchoolDigger Rank:
535^th of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,534

Student/teacher ratio: 10.5

Number of students: 50

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.0%

Two or more races:

4.0%

African American:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54%

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.4. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.

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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spoon River Valley Junior High School is $18,534.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Spoon River Valley Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Spoon River Valley Junior High School 535^th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Spoon River Valley Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Spoon River Valley CUSD 4:

SchoolDigger ranks Spoon River Valley CUSD 4 482^nd of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Spoon River Valley Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Spoon River Valley Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2003	67.79	410^th	1185	65.4%
2004	77.99	267^th	1204	77.8%
2005	57.84	612^th	1209	49.4%
2006	40.48	870^th	1272	31.6%
2007	63.68	534^th	1287	58.5%
2008	64.90	526^th	1293	59.3%
2009	68.60	457^th	1318	65.3%
2010	60.32	607^th	1327	54.3%
2011	66.41	510^th	1344	62.1%
2012	46.96	840^th	1365	38.5%
2013	61.08	532^nd	1367	61.1%
2014	60.95	515^th	1322	61.0%
2015	60.31	412^th	1302	68.4%
2016	75.03	265^th	1294	79.5%
2017	68.10	337^th	1293	73.9%
2018	68.60	348^th	1293	73.1%
2019	72.30	316^th	1356	76.7%
2021	69.74	296^th	1241	76.1%
2022	69.40	342^nd	1369	75.0%
2023	56.46	490^th	1367	64.2%
2024	54.40	535^th	1363	60.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Spoon River Valley Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	69.73	246^th	1161	78.8%
2019	72.65	217^th	1217	82.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Spoon River Valley Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	83.14	170^th	1276	86.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Spoon River Valley Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	50.16	549^th	1223	55.1%
2019	48.09	605^th	1296	53.3%
2022	67.40	325^th	1286	74.7%

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Rank History for White students at Spoon River Valley Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	47.35	451^st	889	49.3%
2019	50.46	436^th	905	51.8%
2021	58.26	299^th	813	63.2%
2022	54.07	383^rd	898	57.3%
2023	38.54	545^th	895	39.1%
2024	41.23	510^th	875	41.7%

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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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Enrollment information for Spoon River Valley Junior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	112	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	112
1990	104	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	104
1991	95	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	95
1992	71	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	71
1993	77	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	78
1994	81	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	82
1995	71	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	71
1996	71	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	71
1997	73	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	73
1998	69	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	70
1999	77	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	78
2000	76	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	77
2001	76	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	76
2002	67	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	67
2003	67	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	67
2004	63	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	63
2005	66	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	66
2006	62	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	62
2007	72	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	72
2008	76	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	76
2009	63	1	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	66
2010	59	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	3	62
2011	67	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	68
2012	64	0	0	1	1	0	1	0	67
2013	64	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	66
2014	60	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	61
2015	51	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	52
2016	48	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	48
2017	48	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	51
2018	54	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	55
2019	46	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	47
2020	57	2	0	1	0	0	1	0	61
2021	51	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	53
2022	50	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	51
2023	47	1	0	0	0	0	2	0	50

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 Spoon River Valley Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	112	3.0	37.3	n/a
1990	104	3.0	34.6	n/a
1991	95	3.0	31.6	n/a
1992	71	3.0	23.6	n/a
1993	78	3.0	26.0	n/a
1994	82	3.0	27.3	n/a
1995	71	3.0	23.7	n/a
1996	71	3.0	23.7	n/a
1997	73	3.0	24.3	n/a
1998	70	3.0	23.3	n/a
1999	78	3.0	26.0	n/a
2000	77	3.3	23.3	n/a
2001	76	4.0	19.0	n/a
2002	67	3.0	22.3	22.4
2003	67	3.0	22.3	22.4
2004	63	3.0	21.0	33.3
2005	66	2.0	33.0	45.5
2006	62	2.0	31.0	61.3
2007	72	3.0	24.0	33.3
2008	76	2.0	38.0	38.2
2009	66	4.0	16.5	39.4
2010	62	5.0	12.4	42.4
2011	68	5.0	13.6	42.6
2012	67	5.0	13.4	44.8
2013	66	n/a	n/a	37.9
2014	61	n/a	n/a	42.6
2015	52	5.0	10.4	48.1
2016	48	3.0	16.0	43.8
2017	51	4.5	11.1	51
2018	55	4.5	12.0	47.3
2019	47	4.7	9.8	40.4
2020	61	4.2	14.3	39.3
2021	53	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	51	5.4	9.3	41.2
2023	50	4.7	10.5	54

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 Spoon River Valley Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	112	3.0	37.3	n/a
1990	104	3.0	34.6	n/a
1991	95	3.0	31.6	n/a
1992	71	3.0	23.6	n/a
1993	78	3.0	26.0	n/a
1994	82	3.0	27.3	n/a
1995	71	3.0	23.7	n/a
1996	71	3.0	23.7	n/a
1997	73	3.0	24.3	n/a
1998	70	3.0	23.3	n/a
1999	78	3.0	26.0	n/a
2000	77	3.3	23.3	n/a
2001	76	4.0	19.0	n/a
2002	67	3.0	22.3	22.4
2003	67	3.0	22.3	22.4
2004	63	3.0	21.0	33.3
2005	66	2.0	33.0	45.5
2006	62	2.0	31.0	61.3
2007	72	3.0	24.0	33.3
2008	76	2.0	38.0	38.2
2009	66	4.0	16.5	39.4
2010	62	5.0	12.4	42.4
2011	68	5.0	13.6	42.6
2012	67	5.0	13.4	44.8
2013	66	n/a	n/a	37.9
2014	61	n/a	n/a	42.6
2015	52	5.0	10.4	48.1
2016	48	3.0	16.0	43.8
2017	51	4.5	11.1	51
2018	55	4.5	12.0	47.3
2019	47	4.7	9.8	40.4
2020	61	4.2	14.3	39.3
2021	53	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	51	5.4	9.3	41.2
2023	50	4.7	10.5	54

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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