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Villa Grove JR High School
Middle School · Villa Grove Cusd 302 · Villa Grove, IL
A Villa Grove Cusd 302 middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
400 N Sycamore St, Villa Grove, IL 61956
- Math 12% proficient (2021)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Villa Grove JR High School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 68 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 17% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 36% (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 25 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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.
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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
- #3 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 JR High School is listed in Villa Grove CUSD 302; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Villa Grove JR High School
Villa Grove JR High School is a public middle school in Villa Grove, IL, part of Villa Grove Cusd 302, serving approximately 101 students in grades 7th-8th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,782 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Villa Grove JR High School
What grades does Villa Grove JR High School serve?
Villa Grove JR High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Villa Grove JR High School?
Villa Grove JR High School has an enrollment of approximately 101 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Villa Grove JR High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Villa Grove JR High School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Villa Grove JR High School rank in IL?
Villa Grove JR High School ranks #3,782 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Villa Grove JR High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Villa Grove JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 Villa Grove JR High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Villa Grove JR High School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Villa Grove JR High School a charter school?
No, Villa Grove JR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Villa Grove JR High School a Title I school?
No, Villa Grove JR High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Villa Grove JR High School?
45.5% of students at Villa Grove JR 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 101
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.7%
- Phone
- (217) 832-2261
- 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.
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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