Elementary Schools in Sangamon Valley CUSD 9

The Sangamon Valley CUSD 9 district in Illinois is home to two elementary schools: Sangamon Valley Primary School (grades PK-2) and Sangamon Valley Intermediate School (grades 3-5). The data reveals that the Sangamon Valley Intermediate School is the standout performer in the district, consistently achieving higher state-wide rankings and proficiency rates compared to the Primary School and the district/state averages.

The Intermediate School has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, while the Primary School has a 2-star rating. In the 2024-2025 school year, the Intermediate School had significantly higher proficiency rates in ELA (65.2% vs. 58.9% district, 53.1% state), Math (53% vs. 34.1% district, 38.5% state), and 5th grade science (56.8%). However, both schools had a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which is above the state average.

The data also reveals a potential funding allocation imbalance, with the Primary School spending $17,163 per student compared to $12,648 per student at the Intermediate School. Additionally, both schools serve a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with free/reduced lunch rates of 61.01% at the Primary School and 62.2% at the Intermediate School. These insights suggest the need to investigate the factors contributing to the performance gap between the two schools and ensure equitable resource allocation and targeted support for the economically disadvantaged student population.