Serving 544 students in grades 6-8, Dunlap Valley Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 544 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dunlap Valley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Dunlap Valley Middle School's student population of 544 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
544 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Dunlap Valley Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dunlap Valley Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#409 out of 3663 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
28%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
5%
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Hispanic
4%
27%
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Black
10%
17%
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White
64%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dunlap Valley Middle School's ranking?
Dunlap Valley Middle School is ranked #409 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Dunlap Valley Middle School often compared to?
Dunlap Valley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dunlap Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Dunlap Valley Middle School?
544 students attend Dunlap Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Dunlap Valley Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dunlap Valley Middle School?
Dunlap Valley Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dunlap Valley Middle School offer ?
Dunlap Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Dunlap Valley Middle School part of?
Dunlap Valley Middle School is part of Dunlap CUSD 323 School District.
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