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.
This summary was generated by AI from public data sources. Last updated May 4, 2026.
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Total Students
14,529
Schools
20
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,917
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2024-25
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
39.2%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
Percentage of students meeting or exceeding standards (Grades 3-8)
Illinois EBF formula measures what percentage of adequate funding a district receives.