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#1642 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 43% in state
Stillman Valley High School
High School · Meridian Cusd 223 · Stillman Valley, IL
A Meridian Cusd 223 high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
425 S Pine St, Stillman Valley, IL 61084
- Math 27% proficient (2021)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Stillman Valley High School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 54% (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
27.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Stillman Valley 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low198/100K
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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
$93,264
Median home value
$204,400
Median rent
$797/mo
College educated
36.8%
Homeownership
87.4%
Poverty rate
1.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61084; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron High School 9-12Enrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 5.0 mi | 468 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Meridian Cusd 223
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,212NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Stillman Valley High School is listed in Meridian CUSD 223; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stillman Valley High School
Stillman Valley High School is a public high school in Stillman Valley, IL, part of Meridian Cusd 223, serving approximately 472 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,642 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stillman Valley High School
What grades does Stillman Valley High School serve?
Stillman Valley High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Stillman Valley High School?
Stillman Valley High School has an enrollment of approximately 472 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stillman Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stillman Valley High School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stillman Valley High School rank in IL?
Stillman Valley High School ranks #1,642 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Stillman Valley High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Stillman Valley High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Stillman Valley High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stillman Valley High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Stillman Valley High School a charter school?
No, Stillman Valley High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stillman Valley High School a Title I school?
No, Stillman Valley High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stillman Valley High School?
27.1% of students at Stillman Valley 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
- 472
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Ogle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.9%
- Phone
- (815) 645-2230
- Area population (ZIP 61084)
- 3,166
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 52
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 61084; 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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