For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 577 students in Sesser-Valier Community Unit School District 196. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Sesser-Valier Community Unit School District 196 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,391 Schools
# Students
577 Students
1,844,930 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
136,596 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Sesser-Valier Community Unit School District 196, 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 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#312 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
87%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
4%
28%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
90%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
The revenue/student of $17,390 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,430. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,121 is less than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,390
$22,430
Spending / Student
$16,121
$21,668
Best Sesser-Valier Community Unit School District 196 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sesser-valier Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4626 State Highway 154
Sesser, IL 62884
(618) 625-5105
Sesser, IL 62884
(618) 625-5105
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Sesser-valier Jr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4626 State Highway 154
Sesser, IL 62884
(618) 625-5105
Sesser, IL 62884
(618) 625-5105
Gr: 6-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Sesser-valier High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4626 State Highway 154
Sesser, IL 62884
(618) 625-5105
Sesser, IL 62884
(618) 625-5105
Gr: 9-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sesser-Valier Community Unit School District 196?
Sesser-Valier Community Unit School District 196 manages 3 public schools serving 577 students.
What is the rank of Sesser-Valier Community Unit School District 196?
Sesser-Valier Community Unit School District 196 is ranked #308 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Sesser-Valier Community Unit School District 196?
90% of Sesser-Valier Community Unit School District 196 students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sesser-Valier Community Unit School District 196?
Sesser-Valier Community Unit School District 196 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Sesser-Valier Community Unit School District 196's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,121 is less than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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