Serving 183 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bureau Valley North ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 183 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bureau Valley North serves the northern part of its school district in Walnut, IL, covering an area of approximately 195.4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the farthest edge located about 15.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bureau Valley North's student population of 183 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
183 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
School Motto
Unity, Excellence, Pride
School Rankings
Bureau Valley North ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bureau Valley North is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1523 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
16%
White
88%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bureau Valley North's ranking?
Bureau Valley North is ranked #1523 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Bureau Valley North?
183 students attend Bureau Valley North.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Bureau Valley North students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bureau Valley North?
Bureau Valley North has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bureau Valley North offer ?
Bureau Valley North offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bureau Valley North part of?
Bureau Valley North is part of Bureau Valley CUSD 340 School District.
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