Summary:
The Belleville School District 118 in Illinois serves 11 schools, including 9 elementary schools and 2 middle schools, but no high schools or alternative schools. The district faces challenges, with high rates of chronic absenteeism and economic disadvantage, but also has several standout schools that demonstrate the potential for strong academic performance.
Central Junior High School is the top-performing school in the district, ranking in the top 500 middle schools statewide and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Roosevelt Elementary and Henry Raab Elementary are the highest-performing elementary schools, both ranking in the top 900 statewide and earning 3-star ratings. These schools have significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math compared to the district and state averages.
However, the district also faces significant performance gaps, with some schools struggling to achieve even 20% proficiency in certain subjects. The schools with the highest rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch tend to have the lowest test scores, indicating a strong correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement. Addressing these disparities and replicating the strategies used at the district's top-performing schools will be crucial for the Belleville School District 118 to provide a high-quality education for all students.
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