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Valmeyer JR High
Middle School · Valmeyer Cusd 3 · Valmeyer, IL
A Valmeyer Cusd 3 middle school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
300 S Cedar Bluff Dr, Valmeyer, IL 62295
- Math 17% proficient (2021)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Valmeyer JR High score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 52% (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
25.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Valmeyer JR High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average331/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Valmeyer), 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
$76,563
Median home value
$196,500
Median rent
$1,242/mo
College educated
19.5%
Homeownership
78.4%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62295; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
Valmeyer Cusd 3
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,651NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Valmeyer JR High is listed in Valmeyer CUSD 3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valmeyer JR High
Valmeyer JR High is a public middle school in Valmeyer, IL, part of Valmeyer Cusd 3, serving approximately 82 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,595 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valmeyer JR High
What grades does Valmeyer JR High serve?
Valmeyer JR High serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Valmeyer JR High?
Valmeyer JR High has an enrollment of approximately 82 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valmeyer JR High?
The student-teacher ratio at Valmeyer JR High is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valmeyer JR High rank in IL?
Valmeyer JR High ranks #3,595 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Valmeyer JR High's MySchoolScout rating?
Valmeyer JR High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Valmeyer JR High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valmeyer JR High has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Valmeyer JR High a charter school?
No, Valmeyer JR High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valmeyer JR High a Title I school?
No, Valmeyer JR High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valmeyer JR High?
25.6% of students at Valmeyer JR High 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 82
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.4%
- Phone
- (618) 935-2100
- Area population (ZIP 62295)
- 1,310
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
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 62295; 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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