Top Rankings
Bureau Valley CUSD 340 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 906 students in Bureau Valley CUSD 340 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Bureau Valley CUSD 340 School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
906 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
86 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bureau Valley CUSD 340 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#275 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
50%
Graduation Rate
87%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.3%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
6%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
16%
% White
91%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,260 is higher than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,461 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$19 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$27,260
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$20,461
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Best Bureau Valley CUSD 340 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bureau Valley High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9154 2125 N Avenue
Sheffield, IL 61361
(815) 445-4004
Sheffield, IL 61361
(815) 445-4004
Gr: 9-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Bureau Valley Elementary And Junior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9080 2125 North Ave
Manlius, IL 61338
(815) 445-2121
Manlius, IL 61338
(815) 445-2121
Gr: 3-8 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Bureau Valley North
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
323 S Main St, Bureau Valley E
Walnut, IL 61376
(815) 379-2900
Walnut, IL 61376
(815) 379-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
109 W 4th St
Wyanet, IL 61379
(815) 699-2251
Wyanet, IL 61379
(815) 699-2251
Gr: PK-2 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bureau Valley CUSD 340 School District?
Bureau Valley CUSD 340 School District manages 4 public schools serving 906 students.
What is the rank of Bureau Valley CUSD 340 School District?
Bureau Valley CUSD 340 School District is ranked #278 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bureau Valley CUSD 340 School District?
91% of Bureau Valley CUSD 340 School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bureau Valley CUSD 340 School District?
Bureau Valley CUSD 340 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Bureau Valley CUSD 340 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,461 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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