Spoon River Valley High School, also known as Spoon River Valley Senior High School, or SRVHS, is a public four-year high school located at 35265 North IL Route 97 east of London Mills, Illinois, a village in Fulton and Knox Counties, in the Midwestern United States, at the intersection of Illinois Routes 97 and 116.
Serving 42 students in grades 6-8, Spoon River Valley Jr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Spoon River Valley Jr High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, located in London Mills, IL, covering approximately 155.7 square miles. Families in the area can expect a typical drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 7.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 12.7 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spoon River Valley Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Spoon River Valley Jr High School's student population of 42 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
42 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Spoon River Valley Jr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spoon River Valley Jr High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1416 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
29%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
16%
White
88%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.5%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spoon River Valley Jr High School's ranking?
Spoon River Valley Jr High School is ranked #1416 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Spoon River Valley Jr High School?
42 students attend Spoon River Valley Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Spoon River Valley Jr High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spoon River Valley Jr High School?
Spoon River Valley Jr High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Spoon River Valley Jr High School offer ?
Spoon River Valley Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Spoon River Valley Jr High School part of?
Spoon River Valley Jr High School is part of Spoon River Valley CUSD 4 School District.
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