For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 435 students in 62223, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 62223, IL are Signal Hill Elementary School and Emge Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 62223 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 62223, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62223, IL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Signal Hill Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
40 Signal Hill Pl
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-0325
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-0325
Grades: PK-8
| 286 students
Rank: #22.
Emge Junior High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7401 Westchester Dr
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-6557
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-6557
Grades: 7-8
| 149 students
Rank: n/an/a
St. Clair Co Juv Detention Center
Alternative School
9006 Lebanon Rd
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-0766
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-0766
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
62223, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Harmony Preschool (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
500 Wilshire
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-4128
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-4128
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 62223, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 62223, IL include Signal Hill Elementary School and Emge Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 62223?
3 public middle schools are located in 62223.
What is the racial composition of students in 62223?
62223 public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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