Cherry Valley Elementary School (Closed 2023)

619 E State St
Cherry Valley, IL 61016
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 148 students in grades 3-5, Cherry Valley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
148 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(17-18)
15-19%
32%
(17-18)
15-19%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
15%
29%
Black
5%
16%
White
67%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.52
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% IL state average).
How many students attend Cherry Valley Elementary School?
148 students attend Cherry Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Cherry Valley Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cherry Valley Elementary School?
Cherry Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cherry Valley Elementary School offer ?
Cherry Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Cherry Valley Elementary School part of?
Cherry Valley Elementary School is part of Rockford School District 205.

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