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#930 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 24% in state

Dunlap Valley Middle School

Middle School · Dunlap Cusd 323 · Dunlap, IL

A Dunlap Cusd 323 middle school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

13120 N State Route 91, Dunlap, IL 61525

  • Math 44% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2022)
  • 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.4Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency53% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+13.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$12,919
Chronic Absenteeism14.9%

Students at Dunlap Valley Middle School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency44%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 62% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
97%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
97%
ELA
97%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
58%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
60%
ELA
58%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
60%
ELA
68%
2019
Math
60%
ELA
68%
2020*
Math
44%
ELA
58%
2021*
Math
44%
ELA
58%
2022
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

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

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

21.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Dunlap Valley Middle 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average380/100K

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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

$153,300

Median home value

$314,800

Median rent

$1,167/mo

College educated

69.4%

Homeownership

88.7%

Poverty rate

2.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61525; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Dunlap Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.06–80.3 mi526Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Dunlap Cusd 323

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#7 of 8
District spending per student
$12,919NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dunlap Valley Middle School is listed in Dunlap CUSD 323; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dunlap Valley Middle School

Dunlap Valley Middle School is a public middle school in Dunlap, IL, part of Dunlap Cusd 323, serving approximately 584 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #930 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dunlap Valley Middle School

What grades does Dunlap Valley Middle School serve?

Dunlap Valley Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Dunlap Valley Middle School?

Dunlap Valley Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 584 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunlap Valley Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dunlap Valley Middle School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dunlap Valley Middle School rank in IL?

Dunlap Valley Middle School ranks #930 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Dunlap Valley Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dunlap Valley Middle 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 Dunlap Valley Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dunlap Valley Middle School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Dunlap Valley Middle School a charter school?

No, Dunlap Valley Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dunlap Valley Middle School a Title I school?

No, Dunlap Valley Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dunlap Valley Middle School?

21.4% of students at Dunlap Valley Middle 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
584
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Peoria County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.9%
Area population (ZIP 61525)
12,066
Area average commute
18.7 min
Area median age
36.1
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 61525; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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