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Bellwood SD 88 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,021 students in Bellwood SD 88 School District.
Public Schools in Bellwood SD 88 School District have an average reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public schools of 30%).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
2,021 Students
1,881,776 Students
# Teachers
148 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Overall District Rank
#440 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
51%
28%
% Black
46%
16%
% White
n/a
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,917 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,620 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,917
$21,990
Spending / Student
$22,620
$21,244
Best Bellwood SD 88 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 N 34th Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 410-3400
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 410-3400
Grades: 1-5
| 309 students
Rank: #22.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3317 Butterfield Rd
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 410-3600
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 410-3600
Grades: K-5
| 340 students
Rank: #33.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Oak St
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 410-3500
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 410-3500
Grades: K-5
| 230 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3420 Jackson St
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 410-3100
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 410-3100
Grades: K-5
| 306 students
Rank: #55.
Roosevelt Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Oak St
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 410-3900
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 410-3900
Grades: 6-8
| 626 students
Rank: n/an/a
3519 Wilcox Ave
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 410-3700
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 410-3700
Grades: PK
| 162 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bellwood SD 88 School District?
Bellwood SD 88 School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,021 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Bellwood SD 88 School District?
51% of Bellwood SD 88 School District students are Hispanic, 46% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bellwood SD 88 School District?
Bellwood SD 88 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Bellwood SD 88 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,620 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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