Spoon River Valley CUSD 4

The Spoon River Valley CUSD 4 district in Illinois operates three schools: one elementary school, one junior high school, and one high school. The district serves a mix of rural and small-town communities, with a focus on providing quality education to its students.

The standout performer in the district is Spoon River Valley Elementary School, which has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Illinois elementary schools over the past three years and earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts impressive test scores, with 65.3% of students proficient or better in ELA and Math, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. In contrast, the district's secondary schools, Spoon River Valley Junior High School and Spoon River Valley Senior High School, have more mixed academic performance, with some grade levels and subjects performing above the district and state averages, while others fall below.

While the elementary school's consistent high performance is a positive indicator, the district may need to address the challenges faced by its secondary schools, particularly in terms of test scores and graduation rates. Additionally, the district should examine the potential equity concerns raised by the varying levels of free and reduced-price lunch recipients across the schools, ensuring that all students have access to a high-quality education regardless of their socioeconomic background.