Top Rankings
Il Valley Central USD 321 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,036 students in Il Valley Central USD 321 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Il Valley Central USD 321 School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,408 Schools
# Students
2,036 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
144 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Il Valley Central USD 321 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 845 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#200 out of 852 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)34%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
50%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.70
# American Indian Students
1 Student
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
93 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
27%
# Black Students
24 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
1,824 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
90%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
81 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
140
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
138
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
138
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
155
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
135
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
131
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
127
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
143
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
140
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
142
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
167
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
175
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
149
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
156
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,031 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,314 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,031
$21,914
Spending / Student
$16,314
$21,170
Best Il Valley Central USD 321 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
616 W Hickory St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-4841
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-4841
Grades: PK-3
| 399 students
Rank: #22.
Mossville Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Po Box 178
Mossville, IL 61552
(309) 579-2328
Mossville, IL 61552
(309) 579-2328
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: #33.
Ivc Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1057 N 2nd St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-5418
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-5418
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Chillicothe Jr High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
914 W Truitt Ave
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-6266
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-6266
Grades: 6-8
| 239 students
Rank: #55.
Mossville Jr High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Po Box 178
Mossville, IL 61552
(309) 579-2328
Mossville, IL 61552
(309) 579-2328
Grades: 6-8
| 186 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Chillicothe Elementary Center
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
914 W Truitt Ave
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-6266
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-6266
Grades: 4-5
| 145 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Il Valley Central High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 W Sycamore St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-5481
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-5481
Grades: 9-12
| 647 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Il Valley Central USD 321 School District?
Il Valley Central USD 321 School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,036 students.
What is the rank of Il Valley Central USD 321 School District?
Il Valley Central USD 321 School District is ranked #197 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Il Valley Central USD 321 School District?
90% of Il Valley Central USD 321 School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Il Valley Central USD 321 School District?
Il Valley Central USD 321 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Il Valley Central USD 321 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,314 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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