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South View Upper Elem School
Middle School · Danville Ccsd 118 · Danville, IL
A Danville Ccsd 118 middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
133 E 9th St, Danville, IL 61832
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 6% proficient (2022)
- 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South View Upper Elem School score 16% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 7%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 6% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 25% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South View Upper Elem 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,404/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Danville), 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
$45,264
Median home value
$78,400
Median rent
$805/mo
College educated
17.2%
Homeownership
59%
Poverty rate
23.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61832; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7 | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 166 | Compare → |
| Schlarman AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.7 | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 308 | Compare → |
| Schlarman AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8 | PK–12 | 3.6 mi | 320 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Danville Ccsd 118
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #3 of 9
- District spending per student
- $21,893NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 35.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
South View Upper Elem School is listed in Danville CCSD 118; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South View Upper Elem School
South View Upper Elem School is a public middle school in Danville, IL, part of Danville Ccsd 118, serving approximately 635 students in grades 5th-6th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,336 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South View Upper Elem School
What grades does South View Upper Elem School serve?
South View Upper Elem School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend South View Upper Elem School?
South View Upper Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 635 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South View Upper Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at South View Upper Elem School is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South View Upper Elem School rank in IL?
South View Upper Elem School ranks #2,336 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is South View Upper Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
South View Upper Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 South View Upper Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South View Upper Elem School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is South View Upper Elem School a charter school?
No, South View Upper Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South View Upper Elem School a Title I school?
No, South View Upper Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South View Upper Elem School?
91.3% of students at South View Upper Elem 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
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 635
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Vermilion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.3%
- Phone
- (217) 444-1800
- Area population (ZIP 61832)
- 32,302
- Area average commute
- 14.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 61832; this does not measure the attendance area.
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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