Il Valley Central USD 321 School District

1300 W Sycamore St
Chillicothe, IL 61523-1373
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Il Valley Central USD 321 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,061 students in Il Valley Central USD 321 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Il Valley Central USD 321 School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
2,061 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
143 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Il Valley Central USD 321 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 918 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (IL)
#192 out of 926 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Il Valley Central USD 321  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
34%
28%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Il Valley Central USD 321  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
44%
32%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Il Valley Central USD 321  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(17-18)
85-89%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Il Valley Central USD 321  School District and public school graduation rate of IL by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.68
# American Indian Students
1 Student
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
98 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
27%
# Black Students
29 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
1,835 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
89%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
87 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
146
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
140
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
150
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
137
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
135
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
129
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
146
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
140
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
145
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
149
145,775
# Students in 9th Grade:
172
157,172
# Students in 10th Grade:
164
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
153
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
155
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,837 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,116 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$41,381 MM
This chart display total revenue of Il Valley Central USD 321  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$33 MM
$39,976 MM
This chart display total spending of Il Valley Central USD 321  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,837
$22,162
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Il Valley Central USD 321  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$16,116
$21,409
This chart display average spending per public school student in Il Valley Central USD 321  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Il Valley Central USD 321 School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
616 W Hickory St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-4841
Grades: PK-3
| 410 students
Rank: #22.
Mossville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Po Box 178
Mossville, IL 61552
(309) 579-2328
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #33.
Mossville Jr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Po Box 178
Mossville, IL 61552
(309) 579-2328
Grades: 6-8
| 182 students
Rank: #44.
Chillicothe Jr High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
914 W Truitt Ave
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-6266
Grades: 6-8
| 252 students
Rank: #55.
Ivc Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1057 N 2nd St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-5418
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: #66.
Il Valley Central High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1300 W Sycamore St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-5481
Grades: 9-12
| 644 students
Rank: #77.
Chillicothe Elementary Center
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
914 W Truitt Ave
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-6266
Grades: 4-5
| 155 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Il Valley Central USD 321 School District?
Il Valley Central USD 321 School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,061 students.
What is the rank of Il Valley Central USD 321 School District?
Il Valley Central USD 321 School District is ranked #203 out of 918 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Il Valley Central USD 321 School District?
89% of Il Valley Central USD 321 School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Il Valley Central USD 321 School District?
Il Valley Central USD 321 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Il Valley Central USD 321 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,116 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,061 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 34% (Top 30%)
  • : 44% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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