Best Public Schools in Zip Code 62539

The 62539 zip code is home to two schools: Sangamon Valley Middle School and Sangamon Valley Intermediate School, both part of the Sangamon Valley CUSD 9 district. While the intermediate school appears to be the stronger performer, with a higher statewide ranking and better proficiency rates, the middle school faces some challenges, particularly in mathematics proficiency.

Sangamon Valley Intermediate School stands out as the higher-performing of the two, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger compared to the 2-star rating for the middle school. The intermediate school also has higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across most grade levels. In contrast, Sangamon Valley Middle School has relatively low proficiency rates, with only 9% of students scoring proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly below the district and state averages.

Both schools face similar challenges, with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the need to consider socioeconomic factors that may be impacting student achievement and attendance. The differences in spending per student and student-teacher ratios between the two schools may also be worth further investigation to understand how these factors may be influencing the schools' performance. Overall, the data suggests that while the intermediate school is the stronger performer, the middle school may benefit from targeted interventions and support to address the identified areas of concern.