Belvidere Central Middle School
- Belvidere Central Middle School serves 1,012 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 31% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Belvidere Central Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Belvidere Central Middle School's student population of 1,012 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,012 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 66 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Belvidere Central Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Belvidere Central Middle School is 0.51, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #1922 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 29% | 26% |
| Black | 4% | 17% |
| White | 64% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Belvidere CUSD 100 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Belvidere Central Middle School is Belvidere North High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Washington Academy (2.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Seth Whitman Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Belvidere Seth Whitman Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 671 students
0.1 miles
8989 Beloit Rd
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815)544-0301 0.1 PK-5 671 - Belvidere Belvidere North High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 1508 students
0.5 miles
9393 Beloit Rd
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815)544-0301 0.5 9-12 1508 - Belvidere Lincoln Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 596 students
1.6 miles
1011 Bonus Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815)544-0301 1.6 PK-5 596 - Belvidere Perry Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 298 students
1.6 miles
633 W Perry St
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815)544-0301 1.6 K-5 298 - Belvidere Washington Academy Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 908 students
2.2 miles
1031 5th Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815)544-8699 2.2 PK-8 908
School Reviews
| 5 BCMS is a great school - Posted by Student/Alumni - Britt |
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