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Sangamon Valley CUSD 9 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 616 students in Sangamon Valley CUSD 9 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Sangamon Valley CUSD 9 School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
616 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
54 Teachers
136,665 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sangamon Valley CUSD 9 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 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 85% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#614 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.70
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
2%
28%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
92%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,791 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,523 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,791
$21,990
Spending / Student
$29,523
$21,244
Best Sangamon Valley CUSD 9 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sangamon Valley Intermediate School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
341 Matilda St
Illiopolis, IL 62539
(217) 486-7521
Illiopolis, IL 62539
(217) 486-7521
Gr: 3-5 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Sangamon Valley Primary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1095 N Meridian
Harristown, IL 62537
(217) 963-2621
Harristown, IL 62537
(217) 963-2621
Gr: PK-2 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Sangamon Valley Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
341 Matilda St
Illiopolis, IL 62539
(217) 486-2241
Illiopolis, IL 62539
(217) 486-2241
Gr: 6-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Sangamon Valley High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
398 N Illinois St
Niantic, IL 62551
(217) 668-2392
Niantic, IL 62551
(217) 668-2392
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sangamon Valley CUSD 9 School District?
Sangamon Valley CUSD 9 School District manages 4 public schools serving 616 students.
What is the rank of Sangamon Valley CUSD 9 School District?
Sangamon Valley CUSD 9 School District is ranked #564 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sangamon Valley CUSD 9 School District?
92% of Sangamon Valley CUSD 9 School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sangamon Valley CUSD 9 School District?
Sangamon Valley CUSD 9 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Sangamon Valley CUSD 9 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,523 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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