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#1241 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 33% in state

Hall High School

High School · Hall Hsd 502 · Spring Valley, IL

A Hall Hsd 502 high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

800 W Erie St, Spring Valley, IL 61362

  • Math 17% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2022)
  • 4/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
College Readiness6.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.7:1
District spending per student$19,725
Chronic Absenteeism31.5%

Students at Hall High School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency17%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2022
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 38% (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

57.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hall High 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 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average611/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Spring Valley), 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

$65,625

Median home value

$135,900

Median rent

$1,022/mo

College educated

20.1%

Homeownership

64.4%

Poverty rate

10.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61362; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·14 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Bede AcademyPrivate · tuition7.0private9–122.4 mi282Compare →
Putnam County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.89–124.2 mi236Compare →
Depue High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.99–124.9 mi98Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Hall Hsd 502

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$19,725NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hall High School is listed in Hall HSD 502; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hall High School

Hall High School is a public high school in Spring Valley, IL, part of Hall Hsd 502, serving approximately 410 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,241 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hall High School

What grades does Hall High School serve?

Hall High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Hall High School?

Hall High School has an enrollment of approximately 410 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hall High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hall High School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hall High School rank in IL?

Hall High School ranks #1,241 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Hall High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hall High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Hall High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hall High School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Hall High School a charter school?

No, Hall High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hall High School a Title I school?

No, Hall High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hall High School?

57.3% of students at Hall High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
410
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Bureau County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.5%
Area population (ZIP 61362)
5,773
Area median age
42.7
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 61362; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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