Bethalto CUSD 8 School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 6 public schools in Bethalto CUSD 8 School District, serving 2,458 students. Bethalto CUSD 8 School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
Public schools in Bethalto CUSD 8 School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 37% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
The top ranked public schools in Bethalto CUSD 8 School District are Meadowbrook Intermediate School, Parkside Primary School and Wilbur Trimpe Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is more than the Illinois public school average of 15:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Bethalto CUSD 8 School District |
| School District Phone Number | (618) 377-7200 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (IL) |
| # of Schools | 6 Schools | 4,240 Schools |
| # of Students | 2,458 Students | 1,991,759 Students |
| # of Teachers | 138 Teachers | 127,332 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
Bethalto CUSD 8 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 863 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 83% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #408 out of 944 school districts (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 37% |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 87% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.68 |
| # of American Indian Students | 1 Student | 5,549 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 15 Students | 101,257 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 5% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 50 Students | 522,077 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 2% | 26% |
| # of Black Students | 56 Students | 334,713 Students |
| % Black Students | 2% | 17% |
| # of White Students | 2,234 Students | 956,384 Students |
| % White Students | 91% | 48% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 1 Student | 2,080 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 101 Students | 69,699 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 4% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 47 | 79,846 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 154 | 131,861 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 201 | 137,299 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 165 | 139,617 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 187 | 145,128 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 198 | 148,297 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 174 | 150,789 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 158 | 149,065 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 190 | 148,606 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 216 | 150,377 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 192 | 158,621 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 196 | 154,549 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 177 | 149,815 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 203 | 147,873 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 16 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $13,312 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,231. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,720 is less than the state median of $17,733. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (IL) |
| Total Revenue | $33 MM | $14 MM |
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| Spending | $34 MM | $14 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $13,312 | $18,231 |
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| Revenue / Student | $13,720 | $17,733 |
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Bethalto CUSD 8 School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Meadowbrook Intermediate School Math: 31% | Reading: 45%Rank:7/Top 50%111 W Roosevelt Dr10
Moro, IL 62067
(618) 377-7270
Grades: 4-5 | 373 students
- Parkside Primary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:7/Top 50%600 E Central St10
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-4100
Grades: 2-3 | 352 students
- Wilbur Trimpe Middle School Math: 29% | Reading: 27%Rank:5/Bottom 50%910 2nd St10
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7240
Grades: 6-8 | 563 students
- Civic Memorial High School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:4/Bottom 50%200 School St10
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7220
Grades: 9-12 | 768 students
- Bethalto East Primary School309 Albers Pl
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7250
Grades: PK-1 | 402 students
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