Serving 997 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Belle Valley School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 997 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Belle Valley School's student population of 997 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
997 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Belle Valley School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belle Valley School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1922 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
5%
27%
Black
57%
17%
White
24%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belle Valley School's ranking?
Belle Valley School is ranked #1922 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Belle Valley School often compared to?
Belle Valley Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whiteside Elementary School, High Mount Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Belle Valley School?
997 students attend Belle Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Belle Valley School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belle Valley School?
Belle Valley School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Belle Valley School offer ?
Belle Valley School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Belle Valley School part of?
Belle Valley School is part of Belle Valley SD 119 School District.
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