Top Rankings
Bethalto CUSD 8 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,368 students in Bethalto CUSD 8 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Bethalto CUSD 8 School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
2,368 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
161 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bethalto CUSD 8 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#501 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
50%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.6%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2007–2020. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
4%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
3%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
87%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,572 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,141 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$48 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,572
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$20,141
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Bethalto CUSD 8 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkside Primary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 E Central St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-4100
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-4100
Gr: 2-3 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Meadowbrook Intermediate School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
111 W Roosevelt Dr
Moro, IL 62067
(618) 377-7270
Moro, IL 62067
(618) 377-7270
Gr: 4-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Wilbur Trimpe Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
910 2nd St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7240
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7240
Gr: 6-8 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Civic Memorial High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 School St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7220
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7220
Gr: 9-12 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
309 Albers Pl
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7250
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7250
Gr: PK-1 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bethalto CUSD 8 School District?
Bethalto CUSD 8 School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,368 students.
What is the rank of Bethalto CUSD 8 School District?
Bethalto CUSD 8 School District is ranked #493 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bethalto CUSD 8 School District?
87% of Bethalto CUSD 8 School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bethalto CUSD 8 School District?
Bethalto CUSD 8 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Bethalto CUSD 8 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,141 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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