Serving 408 students in grades 5-8, Belle Valley School South ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 18% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 38% (which was equal to the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 69% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
408 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)18%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)38%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
1%
29%
Black
54%
16%
White
31%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% IL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Belle Valley School South?
408 students attend Belle Valley School South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Belle Valley School South students are Black, 31% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Belle Valley School South?
Belle Valley School South has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Belle Valley School South offer ?
Belle Valley School South offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Belle Valley School South part of?
Belle Valley School South is part of Belle Valley School District 119.
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