Sangamon Valley CUSD 9 School District

398 N Illinois St
Niantic, IL 62551
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 634 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 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
4,388 Schools
# Students
634 Students
1,842,763 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
137,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Sangamon Valley CUSD 9 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 85% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#614 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
16%
27%
24%
30%
55-59%
50%
85%
87%
(2022-23)
23.7%
29.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.69
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
3%
29%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
91%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,200 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,456. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,685 is higher than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 47% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,200
$22,456
Spending / Student
$28,685
$21,694

Best Sangamon Valley CUSD 9 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sangamon Valley Intermediate School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
341 Matilda St
Illiopolis, IL 62539
(217) 486-7521
Gr: 3-5 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Sangamon Valley Primary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1095 N Meridian
Harristown, IL 62537
(217) 963-2621
Gr: PK-2 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Sangamon Valley Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
341 Matilda St
Illiopolis, IL 62539
(217) 486-2241
Gr: 6-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Sangamon Valley High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
398 N Illinois St
Niantic, IL 62551
(217) 668-2392
Gr: 9-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

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 634 students.
What is the rank of Sangamon Valley CUSD 9 School District?
Sangamon Valley CUSD 9 School District is ranked #566 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Sangamon Valley CUSD 9 School District?
91% of Sangamon Valley CUSD 9 School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 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 12:1, 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 $28,685 is higher than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 47% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 634 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 85% (Top 50% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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