Valley View CUSD 365U

Valley View CUSD 365U is a mid-sized urban school district in Will County, Illinois, serving 14,529 students across 20 schools (12 elementary, 5 middle, 2 high). The district experienced a 4.4% enrollment decrease from the prior year and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1.

Academically, Valley View demonstrates mixed performance relative to Illinois averages. Reading proficiency at 61.2% substantially exceeds the state average of 51.9%, while math proficiency at 39.2% slightly surpasses the state average of 37.3%. The district's graduation rate of 94.5% notably exceeds the state average of 88.0%, with a dropout rate of 1.4%. However, chronic absenteeism stands at 29.0%, indicating potential engagement challenges.

The student population reflects significant diversity and economic need. Hispanic students comprise 49.1% of enrollment, followed by Black students at 22.3%, White students at 17.1%, and Asian students at 6.3%. Economically disadvantaged students represent 57.8% of the population, while 25.3% are English learners and 21.9% have identified disabilities.

Financially, Valley View spends $20,917 per pupil, exceeding the state average of $18,095, with a total budget of $403.5 million. The district relies heavily on local revenue sources (70.6%), with state funding at 19.5% and federal funding at 9.9%, indicating moderate dependence on local property tax resources.