Belle Valley School District 119

The Belle Valley School District 119 in Illinois has only one school, Belle Valley School, which serves elementary students. The school's performance has been declining over the past three years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 1045 out of 2077 Illinois elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 1285 out of 2056 in 2024-2025. Standardized test scores at Belle Valley School are generally below the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from 36.9% to 62.5% in English Language Arts and 18.9% to 31.7% in math, compared to state averages of 53.1% and 38.5%, respectively.

The school serves a high-poverty population, with 82.19% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024. Despite the district's relatively high spending of $13,639 per student and a small student-teacher ratio of 11.9, the school's academic performance continues to lag behind state benchmarks, particularly in science, where only 27.4% of 5th graders and 49% of 8th graders scored proficient or better, compared to state averages of 40.6% and 45.4%.

Overall, the data suggests that Belle Valley School is facing significant challenges in providing effective instruction and support for its students, as evidenced by the school's declining statewide ranking and substantial achievement gaps in core academic areas. The school's high poverty rates may contribute to these challenges, and the district will likely need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to improve educational outcomes for its students.