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West Junior High School

Public 7-8

 840 Royal Heights Rd
       Belleville, IL  62226-5704

(618) 234-8200

District: Belleville School District 118

SchoolDigger Rank:
640th of 1,367 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,843 Help


Feeder schools for West Junior High School:

Elementary:    Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
    Jefferson Elementary School
    Union Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  422

Racial breakdown:

African American:
57.1%
White:
28.7%
Two or more races:
7.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.3% Help


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Compare Details West Junior High School ranks better than 53.2% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.41. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (57.1%), White (28.7%), two or more races (7.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Junior High School is 13.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Junior High School is $15,843.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

West Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Junior High School 640th of 1367 Illinois public middle schools. (See West Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Belleville School District 118:

SchoolDigger ranks Belleville School District 118 549th of 823 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at West Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 72.80 336th 1185 71.6%
2004 60.27 557th 1204 53.7%
2005 69.73 411th 1209 66.0%
2006 62.96 525th 1272 58.7%
2007 67.81 447th 1287 65.3%
2008 60.24 614th 1293 52.5%
2009 67.82 468th 1318 64.5%
2010 65.71 506th 1327 61.9%
2011 67.39 489th 1344 63.6%
2012 53.14 741st 1365 45.7%
2013 51.68 674th 1367 50.7%
2014 38.28 850th 1322 35.7%
2015 38.41 745th 1302 42.8%
2016 44.12 670th 1294 48.2%
2017 49.13 602nd 1293 53.4%
2018 47.46 635th 1293 50.9%
2019 46.39 672nd 1356 50.4%
2021 32.09 780th 1241 37.1%
2022 44.80 670th 1369 51.1%
2023 47.41 640th 1367 53.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at West Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.20 92nd 179 48.6%
2023 28.87 128th 194 34.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at West Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.31 320th 602 46.8%
2019 42.57 346th 792 56.3%
2021 37.63 304th 548 44.5%
2022 46.21 300th 781 61.6%
2023 31.16 532nd 805 33.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.55 532nd 1161 54.2%
2019 52.44 513th 1217 57.8%
2021 38.46 608th 1019 40.3%
2022 50.43 510th 1221 58.2%
2023 54.23 468th 1234 62.1%
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Rank History for Homeless students at West Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 97.60 1st 34 97.1%
2023 71.93 10th 53 81.1%
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Rank History for Female students at West Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.34 538th 1226 56.1%
2019 53.72 537th 1276 57.9%
2021 30.67 687th 1017 32.4%
2022 49.15 565th 1286 56.1%
2023 52.99 507th 1275 60.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at West Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.88 304th 674 54.9%
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Rank History for Male students at West Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.63 684th 1223 44.1%
2019 37.97 753rd 1296 41.9%
2021 30.76 707th 1048 32.5%
2022 40.92 679th 1286 47.2%
2023 40.64 710th 1292 45.0%
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Rank History for African American students at West Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.44 139th 511 72.8%
2019 59.41 151st 565 73.3%
2021 43.93 173rd 385 55.1%
2022 52.60 201st 573 64.9%
2023 67.72 111th 569 80.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 69.03 145th 639 77.3%
2022 96.75 13th 662 98.0%
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Rank History for White students at West Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.96 367th 889 58.7%
2019 50.22 439th 905 51.5%
2021 42.93 432nd 813 46.9%
2022 59.21 329th 898 63.4%
2023 50.52 405th 895 54.7%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for West Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 265 28 1 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 295
1989 255 23 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 278
1990 277 26 1 n/a 1 n/a n/a 0 305
1991 273 40 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 319
1992 284 38 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 329
1993 331 42 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 377
1994 342 53 8 1 2 n/a n/a 0 406
1995 305 75 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1996 305 75 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1997 274 82 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 365
1998 282 110 7 2 3 n/a n/a 0 404
1999 277 99 7 3 4 n/a n/a 0 390
2000 290 127 3 3 2 n/a n/a 0 425
2001 301 129 7 6 4 n/a n/a 0 447
2002 257 151 11 7 0 n/a n/a 0 426
2003 257 151 11 7 0 n/a n/a 0 426
2004 228 162 13 7 2 n/a n/a 0 412
2005 203 139 9 5 3 n/a n/a 3 362
2006 181 146 7 5 3 n/a n/a 19 361
2007 161 173 7 11 1 n/a n/a 18 371
2008 156 202 6 9 2 n/a n/a 27 402
2009 155 185 2 10 1 n/a n/a 26 379
2010 148 141 2 10 3 n/a n/a 28 332
2011 145 162 3 6 1 2 41 0 360
2012 139 170 8 9 0 4 7 0 337
2013 139 180 2 14 0 5 14 0 354
2014 123 192 1 11 1 1 20 0 349
2015 127 220 1 12 0 1 19 0 380
2016 127 197 2 15 0 2 29 0 372
2017 145 192 1 12 1 1 20 0 372
2018 150 221 4 17 0 0 17 0 409
2019 139 241 1 21 0 0 27 0 429
2020 129 258 1 16 0 0 32 0 436
2021 130 260 4 17 0 1 30 0 442
2022 129 237 3 17 0 2 24 0 412
2023 121 241 2 24 0 2 32 0 422

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 295 21.0 14.0 n/a
1989 278 21.0 13.2 n/a
1990 305 22.0 13.8 n/a
1991 319 22.0 14.5 n/a
1992 329 22.0 14.9 n/a
1993 377 23.0 16.4 n/a
1994 406 24.0 16.9 n/a
1995 387 21.0 18.4 n/a
1996 387 21.0 18.4 n/a
1997 365 23.0 15.9 n/a
1998 404 25.0 16.2 n/a
1999 390 26.5 14.7 n/a
2000 425 27.5 15.5 n/a
2001 447 27.0 16.6 n/a
2002 426 25.5 16.7 41.3
2003 426 25.5 16.7 41.3
2004 412 26.0 15.8 47.6
2005 362 25.0 14.5 44.3
2006 361 25.0 14.4 49.7
2007 371 16.0 23.2 55.2
2008 402 21.0 19.1 53.1
2009 379 24.0 15.8 59.8
2010 332 22.0 15.0 66.4
2011 360 20.0 18.0 64.7
2012 337 22.0 15.3 65.3
2013 354 22.6 15.6 55.9
2014 349 20.0 17.4 69.3
2015 380 24.0 15.8 74.7
2016 372 23.0 16.1 74.2
2017 372 24.5 15.1 69.4
2018 409 25.7 15.8 71.1
2019 429 25.9 16.5 75.3
2020 436 26.5 16.4 76.8
2021 442 n/a n/a n/a
2022 412 29.0 14.2 76.9
2023 422 30.3 13.9 76.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 295 21.0 14.0 n/a
1989 278 21.0 13.2 n/a
1990 305 22.0 13.8 n/a
1991 319 22.0 14.5 n/a
1992 329 22.0 14.9 n/a
1993 377 23.0 16.4 n/a
1994 406 24.0 16.9 n/a
1995 387 21.0 18.4 n/a
1996 387 21.0 18.4 n/a
1997 365 23.0 15.9 n/a
1998 404 25.0 16.2 n/a
1999 390 26.5 14.7 n/a
2000 425 27.5 15.5 n/a
2001 447 27.0 16.6 n/a
2002 426 25.5 16.7 41.3
2003 426 25.5 16.7 41.3
2004 412 26.0 15.8 47.6
2005 362 25.0 14.5 44.3
2006 361 25.0 14.4 49.7
2007 371 16.0 23.2 55.2
2008 402 21.0 19.1 53.1
2009 379 24.0 15.8 59.8
2010 332 22.0 15.0 66.4
2011 360 20.0 18.0 64.7
2012 337 22.0 15.3 65.3
2013 354 22.6 15.6 55.9
2014 349 20.0 17.4 69.3
2015 380 24.0 15.8 74.7
2016 372 23.0 16.1 74.2
2017 372 24.5 15.1 69.4
2018 409 25.7 15.8 71.1
2019 429 25.9 16.5 75.3
2020 436 26.5 16.4 76.8
2021 442 n/a n/a n/a
2022 412 29.0 14.2 76.9
2023 422 30.3 13.9 76.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201598.3%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.8%98.8%98.3%
201699.2%99.5%99.5%99.5%98.9%98.9%
201798.9%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.9%98.9%98.9%53.0%
201898.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%96.6%
201999.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%98.6%
202199.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.3%99.5%99.5%98.1%
202299.5%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.3%99.5%98.3%
202399.3%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.3%99.3%99.3%98.1%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for West Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,314 (10.9%) $10,748 (89.1%) $12,062
2020 $1,137 (9.6%) $10,718 (90.4%) $11,855
2021 $1,591 (12.5%) $11,148 (87.5%) $12,739
2022 $1,591 (12.5%) $11,148 (87.5%) $12,739
2023 $3,488 (22.0%) $12,354 (78.0%) $15,842

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 672nd of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 640th of 1367 Middle schools
 2.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (West Junior High School)42.938.5
 4.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Belleville School District 118)49.140.9
 8.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (West Junior High School)11.715.5
 3.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Belleville School District 118)21.318
 3.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (West Junior High School)53.149.5
 3.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Belleville School District 118)49.349
 0.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (West Junior High School)23.117
 6.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Belleville School District 118)24.919.3
 5.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (West Junior High School)38.341
 2.7%
   8th Grade Science (Belleville School District 118)47.746.1
 1.6%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students429422
 1.6%
African American241241
American Indian00
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic2124
 14.3%
Pacific Islander02
White139121
 12.9%
Two or More Races2732
 18.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.3%76.3%
 1%

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West Junior High School ranks 640th of 1367 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at West Junior High School are 57% African American, 29% White, 8% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 422 students attended West Junior High School.


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