Very Good
#962 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 25% in state
Cherry Valley Elementary School
Elementary School · Rockford Sd 205 · Rockford, IL
A Rockford Sd 205 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
6754 Armer Dr, Rockford, IL 61109
- Math 13% proficient (2021)
- Reading 24% proficient (2022)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cherry Valley Elementary School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2019, reaching 24% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2018-2021) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 9 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cherry Valley Elementary School 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,627/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rockford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,702
Median home value
$124,900
Median rent
$916/mo
College educated
17.9%
Homeownership
62.5%
Poverty rate
18.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61109; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Rita SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.2 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 214 | Compare → |
| Rockford Iqra' SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2 | PK–10 | 0.9 mi | 95 | Compare → |
| Montessori Private AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.9 | PK–9 | 1.9 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| Alpine AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.9 | PK–6 | 2.0 mi | 76 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Rockford Sd 205
- Schools in district
- 45
- Rank in district
- #3 of 44
- District spending per student
- $19,016NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cherry Valley Elementary School is listed in Rockford SD 205; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cherry Valley Elementary School
Cherry Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Rockford, IL, part of Rockford Sd 205, serving approximately 634 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #962 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cherry Valley Elementary School
What grades does Cherry Valley Elementary School serve?
Cherry Valley Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Cherry Valley Elementary School?
Cherry Valley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 634 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherry Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherry Valley Elementary School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cherry Valley Elementary School rank in IL?
Cherry Valley Elementary School ranks #962 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Cherry Valley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cherry Valley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Cherry Valley Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cherry Valley Elementary School has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Cherry Valley Elementary School a charter school?
No, Cherry Valley Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cherry Valley Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Cherry Valley Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cherry Valley Elementary School?
63.9% of students at Cherry Valley Elementary School 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 634
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Winnebago County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.4%
- Phone
- (815) 332-4938
- Area population (ZIP 61109)
- 26,714
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
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 61109; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2021, multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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