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 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,155 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 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
1,155 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Whiteside SD 115 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.
Overall District Rank
#629 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)26.9%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
5%
29%
% Black
57%
16%
% White
27%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,965 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,675 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$46,284 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$44,509 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,965
$25,132
Spending / Student
$14,675
$24,168
Best Whiteside SD 115 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whiteside Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2028 Lebanon Ave
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 239-0000
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 239-0000
Gr: PK-4 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Whiteside Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 Warrior Way
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 239-0000
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 239-0000
Gr: 5-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Whiteside SD 115 School District?
Whiteside SD 115 School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,155 students.
What is the rank of Whiteside SD 115 School District?
Whiteside SD 115 School District is ranked #620 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Whiteside SD 115 School District?
57% of Whiteside SD 115 School District students are Black, 27% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 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 15:1, which is higher than 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 $14,675 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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