Sangamon Valley CUSD 9 School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 721 students in Sangamon Valley CUSD 9 School District. Sangamon Valley CUSD 9 School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
The top ranked public schools in Sangamon Valley CUSD 9 School District are Sangamon Valley West Elementary School, Sangamon Valley High School and Sangamon Valley East Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in Sangamon Valley CUSD 9 School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 37% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
| School District Name | Sangamon Valley CUSD 9 School District |
| School District Phone Number | (217) 668-2338 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (IL) |
| # of Schools | 4 Schools | 4,239 Schools |
| # of Students | 721 Students | 1,991,734 Students |
| # of Teachers | 55 Teachers | 127,332 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
Sangamon Valley CUSD 9 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 863 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #508 out of 944 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 37% |
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Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 87% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.14 | 0.68 |
| # of American Indian Students | 5 Students | 5,549 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 6 Students | 101,257 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 5% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 16 Students | 522,075 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 2% | 26% |
| # of Black Students | 2 Students | 334,694 Students |
| % Black Students | n/a | 17% |
| # of White Students | 670 Students | 956,384 Students |
| % White Students | 93% | 48% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 2,080 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 22 Students | 69,695 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 3% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 36 | 79,846 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 50 | 131,861 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 44 | 137,299 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 55 | 139,617 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 62 | 145,128 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 46 | 148,297 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 42 | 150,789 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 53 | 149,061 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 51 | 148,598 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 57 | 150,375 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 52 | 158,615 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 61 | 154,545 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 56 | 149,814 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 56 | 147,873 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 16 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $14,207 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,231. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,558 is less than the state median of $17,733. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (IL) |
| Total Revenue | $10 MM | $14 MM |
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| Spending | $11 MM | $14 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $14,207 | $18,231 |
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| Revenue / Student | $14,558 | $17,733 |
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Sangamon Valley CUSD 9 School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Rank: #11.Sangamon Valley West Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%341 Matilda StRank:8/Top 30%10
Illiopolis, IL 62539
(217) 486-7521
Grades: PK-5 | 158 students
- Rank: #22.Sangamon Valley High School Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%Po Box 200Rank:7/Top 50%10
Niantic, IL 62551
(217) 668-2392
Grades: 9-12 | 225 students
- Rank: #33.Po Box 79
Harristown, IL 62537
(217) 963-2621
Grades: PK-4 | 177 students
- Rank: #44.Sangamon Valley Middle School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%341 Matilda StRank:5/Bottom 50%10
Illiopolis, IL 62539
(217) 486-2241
Grades: 6-8 | 161 students
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