Brussels High School is a public six-year combined junior and senior high school in Brussels, Illinois that is part of the Brussels School District. Brussels High School serves the communities of Brussels, Batchtown, Golden Eagle, and Meppen.
Serving 67 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Brussels Grade School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 67 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Brussels Grade School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Brussels, IL, covering approximately 70.5 square miles. The average drive to the school from within the zone is typically between 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 7.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brussels Grade School's student population of 67 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Total Students
67 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Brussels Grade School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brussels Grade School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1334 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
29%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
16%
White
90%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue
School Mascot
Viking
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brussels Grade School's ranking?
Brussels Grade School is ranked #1334 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Brussels Grade School?
67 students attend Brussels Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Brussels Grade School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brussels Grade School?
Brussels Grade School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Brussels Grade School offer ?
Brussels Grade School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7
What school district is Brussels Grade School part of?
Brussels Grade School is part of Brussels CUSD 42 School District.
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