Belvidere South Middle School
Rank
: 4/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(815) 544-4175
Belvidere South Middle School serves 843 students in grades 6-8.
Belvidere South Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Belvidere South Middle School's student population of 843 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
Total Students | 843 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 65 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Belvidere South Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Belvidere South Middle School is 0.58, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2527 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 37% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | 1% | n/a |
Asian | 1% | 5% |
Hispanic | 40% | 26% |
Black | 3% | 17% |
White | 51% | 48% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.68 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 47% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 2% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Belvidere CUSD 100 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Belvidere South Middle School is Regl Learning Academy Star Boone (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Washington Academy (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Meehan Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Belvidere Boone County Center Special Education School Grades: Inquire with school
0.1 miles
1320 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-9851 0.1 Inquire with school n/a - Belvidere Meehan Elementary School Math: 20% | Reading: 24%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 597 students10
0.2 miles
1401 E 6th St
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-3546 0.2 K-5 597 - Belvidere Regl Learning Academy Star Boone Alternative School Grades: 11-12 | 55 students
0.2 miles
1320 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-8080 0.2 11-12 55 - Belvidere Belvidere High School Math: 22% | Reading: 28%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,245 student10
0.3 miles
1500 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-6345 0.3 9-12 1,245 - Belvidere Reg'l Learning Center Star Boone Alternative School Grades: 12 | 12 students
0.5 miles
1320 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080 0.5 12 12
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