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Villa Grove High School

High School · Villa Grove Cusd 302 · Villa Grove, IL

A Villa Grove Cusd 302 high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

400 N Sycamore St, Villa Grove, IL 61956

  • Math 15% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 15% proficient (2022)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.6 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
College Readiness2.5Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation5.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$12,249
Chronic Absenteeism35.6%

Students at Villa Grove High School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency15%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 15% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
50%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
5%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2022
ELA
15%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 33% (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

50.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Villa Grove 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 47Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$70,885

Median home value

$121,200

Median rent

$894/mo

College educated

21.2%

Homeownership

78.1%

Poverty rate

6.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61956; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
5.9% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·6 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Villa Grove Cusd 302

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$12,249NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Villa Grove High School is listed in Villa Grove CUSD 302; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Villa Grove High School

Villa Grove High School is a public high school in Villa Grove, IL, part of Villa Grove Cusd 302, serving approximately 205 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,381 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Villa Grove High School

What grades does Villa Grove High School serve?

Villa Grove High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Villa Grove High School?

Villa Grove High School has an enrollment of approximately 205 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Villa Grove High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Villa Grove High School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Villa Grove High School rank in IL?

Villa Grove High School ranks #3,381 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Villa Grove High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Villa Grove High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Villa Grove High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Villa Grove High School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Villa Grove High School a charter school?

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

Is Villa Grove High School a Title I school?

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

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

50.7% of students at Villa Grove 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
205
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Douglas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.6%
Area population (ZIP 61956)
3,046
Area average commute
29.4 min
Area median age
38.3
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 61956; 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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