Serving 81 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, German Valley Grade School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 81 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69%
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
German Valley Grade School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
German Valley Grade School's student population of 81 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
81 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of German Valley Grade School is 0.08, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)65-69%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-74%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
96%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend German Valley Grade School?
81 students attend German Valley Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of German Valley Grade School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of German Valley Grade School?
German Valley Grade School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does German Valley Grade School offer ?
German Valley Grade School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is German Valley Grade School part of?
German Valley Grade School is part of Forrestville Valley CUSD 221 School District.
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