Serving 115 students in grades 5-8, Okaw Valley Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 115 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Okaw Valley Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Okaw Valley Middle School is 0.12, 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.
Okaw Valley Middle School is ranked #2262 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Okaw Valley Middle School?
115 students attend Okaw Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Okaw Valley Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Okaw Valley Middle School?
Okaw Valley Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Okaw Valley Middle School offer ?
Okaw Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Okaw Valley Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 115 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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