SPOON RIVER VALLEY JR HIGH SCHOOL

Spoon River Valley Jr High Sch is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Spoon River Valley CUSD 4 school district, located in London Mills, IL with about 55 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 4 teachers, Spoon River Valley Jr High Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Spoon River Valley Junior High School is a small, public rural school located in London Mills, Illinois. Serving as part of the Spoon River Valley Community Unit School District 4, the school is situated in a quiet, agricultural area of Fulton County. Its mission is deeply rooted in fostering a close-knit educational environment where students receive individualized attention, benefiting from the strong sense of community typical of a small-town setting.

The school is dedicated to preparing students for the transition to high school by offering a standard middle school curriculum that balances academic rigor with personal development. Because of its size, the school prides itself on maintaining strong relationships between faculty, students, and local families. While it serves a modest student population, Spoon River Valley Junior High remains an essential hub for the London Mills community, emphasizing local values and a supportive atmosphere for its adolescent learners.

For more information, contact Spoon River Valley Jr High Sch at (309) 778-2201 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.