Top Rankings
Whiteside SD 115 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,173 students in Whiteside SD 115 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Whiteside SD 115 School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
1,173 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
81 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Whiteside SD 115 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 918 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#689 out of 926 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
32%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.68
# American Indian Students
5 Students
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
47 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
27%
# Black Students
638 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
54%
17%
# White Students
348 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
30%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
120 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
82
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
115
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
124
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
106
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
120
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
117
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
96
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
136
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
133
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
144
145,775
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
157,172
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,667 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,487 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,667
$22,162
Spending / Student
$14,487
$21,409
Best Whiteside SD 115 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whiteside Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2028 Lebanon Ave
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 239-0000
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 239-0000
Grades: PK-4
| 664 students
Rank: #22.
Whiteside Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 Warrior Way
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 239-0000
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 239-0000
Grades: 5-8
| 509 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Whiteside SD 115 School District?
Whiteside SD 115 School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,173 students.
What is the rank of Whiteside SD 115 School District?
Whiteside SD 115 School District is ranked #704 out of 918 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Whiteside SD 115 School District?
54% of Whiteside SD 115 School District students are Black, 30% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Whiteside SD 115 School District?
Whiteside SD 115 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Whiteside SD 115 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,487 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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