Wolf Branch Middle School
Wolf Branch Middle School serves 376 students in grades 5-8.
Wolf Branch Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Wolf Branch Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Wolf Branch Middle School's student population of 376 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 376 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
Wolf Branch Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Wolf Branch Middle School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #580 out of 3672 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 6% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 26% |
| Black | 13% | 17% |
| White | 69% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wolf Branch 113 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Wolf Branch Middle School is Saint Clair County Roe Safe School (2.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is West Junior High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Wolf Branch Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Belleville Wolf Branch Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-4 | 422 students10
0.3 miles
125 Huntwood Rd
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 277-2100 0.3 PK-4 422 - Belleville Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Math: 21% | Reading: 27%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 576 students10
1.1 miles
820 Royal Heights Rd
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-2414 1.1 K-6 576 - Belleville West Junior High School Math: 21% | Reading: 40%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 409 students10
1.1 miles
840 Royal Heights Rd
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 234-8200 1.1 7-8 409 - Belleville High Mount Elementary School Math: 14% | Reading: 30%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 440 students10
1.6 miles
1721 Boul Ave
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-1054 1.6 PK-8 440 - Fairview Heights William Holliday Elementary School Math: 34% | Reading: 40%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 478 students10
2.1 miles
400 Joseph Dr
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 233-7588 2.1 PK-5 478
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