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Belvidere CUSD 100


At a glance
645thof 811 Illinois districts▲ 25
Better than 20% of Illinois districts
1201 5th Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008-5125
·(815) 544-8513·All Illinois district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 20.5% of districts
11
Schools
7,523
Students
Top rankedCaledonia Elementary School853rd of 2,056 Illinois elementary schools
Biggest riser
Meehan Elementary School up 170 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Belvidere South Middle School 10.5 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
3★
2★
1★
1 school without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Belvidere CUSD 100 district in Illinois serves students from 10 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The data reveals a mixed picture, with some standout performers like Seth Whitman Elementary School and Caledonia Elementary School consistently performing above district and state averages, while others like Washington Academy and Perry Elementary School struggle with proficiency rates well below 50%.

Among the high schools, Belvidere North High School stands out with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and higher test scores than the district and state averages. Both high schools, Belvidere North and Belvidere High, had a 89.0% four-year graduation rate in 2024-2025. However, the district as a whole performs below the state average on most metrics, ranking 645 out of 811 districts in Illinois and receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The data suggests a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, with the schools with the highest percentages of free/reduced lunch recipients generally having the lowest proficiency rates. Addressing these disparities and improving overall district performance will be crucial for ensuring all students in Belvidere CUSD 100 receive a high-quality education.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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