Serving 321 students in grades 3-8, Bureau Valley Elementary And Junior 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 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-8
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bureau Valley Elementary And Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Bureau Valley Elementary And Junior High School's student population of 321 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
Total Students
321 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Bureau Valley Elementary And Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bureau Valley Elementary And Junior High School is 0.22, 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
#1365 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)18%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
8%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
88%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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 Bureau Valley Elementary And Junior High School's ranking?
Bureau Valley Elementary And Junior High School is ranked #1365 out of 3,426 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?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Bureau Valley Elementary And Junior High School?
321 students attend Bureau Valley Elementary And Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Bureau Valley Elementary And Junior High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bureau Valley Elementary And Junior High School?
Bureau Valley Elementary And Junior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bureau Valley Elementary And Junior High School offer ?
Bureau Valley Elementary And Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 3-8
What school district is Bureau Valley Elementary And Junior High School part of?
Bureau Valley Elementary And Junior High School is part of Bureau Valley CUSD 340 School District.
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