Serving 105 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Belle Rive Attendance Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
105 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-49%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-49%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
95%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend Belle Rive Attendance Center?
105 students attend Belle Rive Attendance Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Belle Rive Attendance Center students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belle Rive Attendance Center?
Belle Rive Attendance Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Belle Rive Attendance Center offer ?
Belle Rive Attendance Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Belle Rive Attendance Center part of?
Belle Rive Attendance Center is part of Opdyke-Belle-Rive Community Consolidated School District 5.
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