Very Good
#765 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 20% in state
Spoon River Valley SR High Sch
High School · Spoon River Valley Cusd 4 · London Mills, IL
A Spoon River Valley Cusd 4 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
35265 N IL Route 97, London Mills, IL 61544
- Math 30% proficient (2021)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Spoon River Valley SR High Sch score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 30% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 43% (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
39.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Spoon River Valley SR High Sch 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,333
Median home value
$95,700
Median rent
$920/mo
College educated
21.4%
Homeownership
84.2%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61544; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Spoon River Valley Cusd 4
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $20,762NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Spoon River Valley SR High Sch is listed in Spoon River Valley CUSD 4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Spoon River Valley SR High Sch
Spoon River Valley SR High Sch is a public high school in London Mills, IL, part of Spoon River Valley Cusd 4, serving approximately 63 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #765 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spoon River Valley SR High Sch
What grades does Spoon River Valley SR High Sch serve?
Spoon River Valley SR High Sch serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Spoon River Valley SR High Sch?
Spoon River Valley SR High Sch has an enrollment of approximately 63 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spoon River Valley SR High Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Spoon River Valley SR High Sch is 7.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Spoon River Valley SR High Sch rank in IL?
Spoon River Valley SR High Sch ranks #765 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Spoon River Valley SR High Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Spoon River Valley SR High Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Spoon River Valley SR High Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Spoon River Valley SR High Sch has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Spoon River Valley SR High Sch a charter school?
No, Spoon River Valley SR High Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Spoon River Valley SR High Sch a Title I school?
No, Spoon River Valley SR High Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spoon River Valley SR High Sch?
39.7% of students at Spoon River Valley SR High Sch 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
- 63
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Fulton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.5%
- Phone
- (309) 778-2201
- Area population (ZIP 61544)
- 815
- Area average commute
- 34.1 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 61544; 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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