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 60 students in grades 9-12, Spoon River Valley Sr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Spoon River Valley Sr High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in London Mills, IL, encompassing approximately 155.7 square miles. Most students typically drive 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance to the edge of the zone being 7.6 miles and the furthest edge located 12.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spoon River Valley Sr High School's student population of 60 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
60 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Spoon River Valley Sr 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 Sr High School is 0.13, 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
#1679 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
93%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.3%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
Showing 2008–2025. 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 Sr High School's ranking?
Spoon River Valley Sr High School is ranked #1679 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spoon River Valley Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Spoon River Valley Sr High School is 80%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Spoon River Valley Sr High School?
60 students attend Spoon River Valley Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Spoon River Valley Sr High School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spoon River Valley Sr High School?
Spoon River Valley Sr High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Spoon River Valley Sr High School offer ?
Spoon River Valley Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Spoon River Valley Sr High School part of?
Spoon River Valley Sr High School is part of Spoon River Valley CUSD 4 School District.
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