Top Rankings
Bureau Valley Community Unit School District 340 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 321 students in Bureau Valley Community Unit School District 340. This district's average middle testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public middle schools in Illinois.
Public Middle School in Bureau Valley Community Unit School District 340 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 29% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,599 Schools
# Students
926 Students
621,275 Students
# Teachers
90 Teachers
47,955 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bureau Valley Community Unit School District 340, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#275 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
50%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
7%
30%
% Black
n/a
22%
% White
90%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,508 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,523 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,508
$21,990
Spending / Student
$20,523
$21,244
Best Bureau Valley Community Unit School District 340 Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bureau Valley Elementary And Junior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9080 2125 North Ave
Manlius, IL 61338
(815) 445-2121
Manlius, IL 61338
(815) 445-2121
Gr: 3-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Recent Articles
Helping Children Overcome First-Week School Anxiety
Learn practical strategies to help children overcome first-week school anxiety, with expert-backed tips for parents and educators.
Public School Immunization Requirements 2026–2027
Learn public school immunization and health requirements for 2026–2027, including vaccines, exemptions, and state policy updates.
Public Schools in a Minute: 2026 Snapshot Guide
A clear 2026 snapshot of public schools in the U.S., including enrollment, funding, trends, and what families should know.
