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#905 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 24% in state

Waltonville High School

High School · Waltonville Cusd 1 · Waltonville, IL

A Waltonville Cusd 1 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

804 W Knob St, Waltonville, IL 62894

  • Math 25% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 30% proficient (2022)
  • 2/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.95 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
College Readiness6.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
District spending per student$16,145
Chronic Absenteeism11.1%

Students at Waltonville High School score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency30%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 30% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
50%
2012
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
15%
2022
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (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 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

49.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Waltonville 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average359/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$80,284

Median home value

$106,900

Median rent

$656/mo

College educated

22.9%

Homeownership

87.3%

Poverty rate

7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62894; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·14 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 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.

Waltonville Cusd 1

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$16,145NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Waltonville High School is listed in Waltonville CUSD 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Waltonville High School

Waltonville High School is a public high school in Waltonville, IL, part of Waltonville Cusd 1, serving approximately 99 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #905 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Waltonville High School

What grades does Waltonville High School serve?

Waltonville High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Waltonville High School?

Waltonville High School has an enrollment of approximately 99 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Waltonville High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Waltonville High School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Waltonville High School rank in IL?

Waltonville High School ranks #905 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Waltonville High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Waltonville High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Waltonville High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Waltonville High School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Waltonville High School a charter school?

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

Is Waltonville High School a Title I school?

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

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

49.5% of students at Waltonville 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
99
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Jefferson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.1%
Area population (ZIP 62894)
814
Area average commute
21.8 min
Area median age
47.6
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 62894; 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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