Very Good
#1015 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 27% in state
German Valley Grade School
Elementary School · Forrestville Valley Cusd 221 · Forreston, IL
A Forrestville Valley Cusd 221 elementary school where students score 36 points above what's typical for similar communities.
601 E Main St, Forreston, IL 61030
- Math 67% proficient (2012)
- Reading 72% proficient (2012)
- 26.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at German Valley Grade School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2012 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2009, to 70% in 2012, across a 4-year record (2009–2012).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2012) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2012)
Based on 8 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where German Valley Grade 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated713/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Forreston), 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
$69,375
Median home value
$148,100
Median rent
$669/mo
College educated
13.2%
Homeownership
82.8%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61030; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 in Forrestville Valley CUSD 221
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Forrestville Valley Cusd 221
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,844NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
German Valley Grade School is listed in Forrestville Valley CUSD 221; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About German Valley Grade School
German Valley Grade School is a public elementary school in Forreston, IL, part of Forrestville Valley Cusd 221, serving approximately 80 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 26.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,015 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about German Valley Grade School
What grades does German Valley Grade School serve?
German Valley Grade School serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend German Valley Grade School?
German Valley Grade School has an enrollment of approximately 80 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at German Valley Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at German Valley Grade School is 26.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does German Valley Grade School rank in IL?
German Valley Grade School ranks #1,015 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is German Valley Grade School's MySchoolScout rating?
German Valley Grade School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 German Valley Grade School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, German Valley Grade School has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).
Is German Valley Grade School a charter school?
No, German Valley Grade School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is German Valley Grade School a Title I school?
No, German Valley Grade School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for German Valley Grade School?
33.8% of students at German Valley Grade 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
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 80
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Stephenson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.8%
- Phone
- (815) 362-2279
- Area population (ZIP 61030)
- 1,911
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
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 · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 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 · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 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 61030; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2012; directory SY 2023–24
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