Top Rankings
Belleville SD 118 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,390 students in Belleville SD 118 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Belleville SD 118 School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
11 Schools
4,408 Schools
# Students
3,390 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
252 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Belleville SD 118 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#582 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.70
# American Indian Students
1 Student
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
25 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
189 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
27%
# Black Students
1,676 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
49%
17%
# White Students
1,208 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
36%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
287 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
246
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
309
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
341
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
353
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
321
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
349
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
331
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
352
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
412
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
376
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,953 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,669 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$68 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$67 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,953
$21,914
Spending / Student
$19,669
$21,170
Best Belleville SD 118 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 W Cleveland Ave
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-1608
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-1608
Grades: K-6
| 270 students
Rank: #22.
Westhaven Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
118 Westhaven School Rd
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 257-9201
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 257-9201
Grades: K-6
| 313 students
Rank: #33.
Union Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20 S 27th St
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-4132
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-4132
Grades: K-6
| 427 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 N Charles St
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 233-3798
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 233-3798
Grades: PK-6
| 351 students
Rank: #55.
Central Jr High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Central School Rd
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-5377
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-5377
Grades: 7-8
| 366 students
Rank: #66.
Douglas Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
125 Carlyle Ave
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-2417
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-2417
Grades: K-6
| 248 students
Rank: #77.
West Jr High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
840 Royal Heights Rd
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 234-8200
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 234-8200
Grades: 7-8
| 422 students
Rank: #88.
Franklin Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 N 2nd St
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-2413
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-2413
Grades: K-6
| 145 students
Rank: #99.
Henry Raab Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1120 Union Ave
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 234-4330
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 234-4330
Grades: K-6
| 158 students
Rank: #1010.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
820 Royal Heights Rd
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-2414
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-2414
Grades: K-6
| 512 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 S Charles St
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 277-2018
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 277-2018
Grades: PK
| 178 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Belleville SD 118 School District?
Belleville SD 118 School District manages 11 public schools serving 3,390 students.
What is the rank of Belleville SD 118 School District?
Belleville SD 118 School District is ranked #572 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Belleville SD 118 School District?
49% of Belleville SD 118 School District students are Black, 36% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Belleville SD 118 School District?
Belleville SD 118 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Belleville SD 118 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,669 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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