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#142 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 4% in state

Bureau Valley Elem and Jh

Middle School · Bureau Valley Cusd 340 · Manlius, IL

A Bureau Valley Cusd 340 middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

9080 2125 North Ave, Manlius, IL 61338

  • Math 18% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 40% proficient (2022)
  • 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress10.0Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change+0.82 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2022
TrendStable
Academics7.7Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency18% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency29% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+4.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.7:1
District spending per student$17,114
Chronic Absenteeism11.2%

Students at Bureau Valley Elem and Jh score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency18%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency40%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 13 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).

Show all 3 years by subject
2020*
Math
18%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
18%
ELA
37%
2022
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2020-2021) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 5 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

54.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Bureau Valley Elem and Jh sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average294/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$67,813

Median home value

$90,300

Median rent

$760/mo

College educated

21.9%

Homeownership

78.5%

Poverty rate

4.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61338; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Bureau Valley Cusd 340

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$17,114NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bureau Valley Elem and Jh is listed in Bureau Valley CUSD 340; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bureau Valley Elem and Jh

Bureau Valley Elem and Jh is a public middle school in Manlius, IL, part of Bureau Valley Cusd 340, serving approximately 321 students in grades 3rd-8th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #142 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bureau Valley Elem and Jh

What grades does Bureau Valley Elem and Jh serve?

Bureau Valley Elem and Jh serves students in grades 3rd through 8th.

How many students attend Bureau Valley Elem and Jh?

Bureau Valley Elem and Jh has an enrollment of approximately 321 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bureau Valley Elem and Jh?

The student-teacher ratio at Bureau Valley Elem and Jh is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bureau Valley Elem and Jh rank in IL?

Bureau Valley Elem and Jh ranks #142 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Bureau Valley Elem and Jh's MySchoolScout rating?

Bureau Valley Elem and Jh has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bureau Valley Elem and Jh?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bureau Valley Elem and Jh has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Is Bureau Valley Elem and Jh a charter school?

No, Bureau Valley Elem and Jh is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bureau Valley Elem and Jh a Title I school?

No, Bureau Valley Elem and Jh is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bureau Valley Elem and Jh?

54.2% of students at Bureau Valley Elem and Jh qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
3rd – 8th
Enrollment
321
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Bureau County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.2%
Area population (ZIP 61338)
295
Area average commute
43.4 min
Area median age
37.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61338; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2021, multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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