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 45 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 8:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- 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%)
- 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
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Spoon River Valley Jr High School's student population of 45 students has stayed relatively flat 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
45 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1416 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
2%
17%
White
91%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
45 students attend Spoon River Valley Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Spoon River Valley Jr High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 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 8:1, 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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