B+
Above Average
79/100

Spoon River Valley Jr High Sch

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 35265 N IL Route 97, London Mills, IL 61544
Overall
B+
79/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.0 grade levels above the U.S. average · 61st percentile in Illinois
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Illinois schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

79
Repit Score
out of 100
45
Students
enrolled
7.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$21K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%61/1000.0 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%88/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 48% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Illinois schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +5 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Illinois. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency35% (+8 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency35% (+12 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Illinois state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White35%35%reading -4 pts, math +4 pts61st percentile (list)
Low-income35%35%reading +4 pts, math +11 pts77th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 35265 N IL Route 97
City London Mills
ZIP Code 61544
District 1736960
NCES School ID 173696003808
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 61544

Understanding the community around Spoon River Valley Jr High Sch helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $75,000
Per Capita Income $35,061
Poverty Rate 10.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 40.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.2%
High School or Higher 95.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $92,600
Median Rent $869
Owner-Occupied 84.5%
Renter-Occupied 15.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Spoon River Valley Jr High Sch.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.3%
Female 46.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 91.1%
Two or More Races 4.4%
Hispanic/Latino 2.2%
Black 2.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 45
Teachers (FTE) 6.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 7.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Spoon River Valley Jr High Sch?
Spoon River Valley Jr High Sch has a Repit School Score of 79 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Spoon River Valley Jr High Sch?
Spoon River Valley Jr High Sch has 45 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.1:1.
What grades does Spoon River Valley Jr High Sch serve?
Spoon River Valley Jr High Sch serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Spoon River Valley Jr High Sch receive per student?
Spoon River Valley Jr High Sch receives $20,761 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Spoon River Valley Jr High Sch in 61544 ▼
Avg Home Value
$102,038
Avg Monthly Rent
$945
1-Year Change
+17.6%
% Renters
15.5%

Other Schools in 61544

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026