Bellwood SD 88 School District

640 Eastern Ave
Bellwood, IL 60104-1878
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Bellwood SD 88 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,021 students in Bellwood SD 88 School District.
Public Schools in Bellwood SD 88 School District have an average reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public schools of 30%).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
2,021 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
148 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

This School District
State Average (IL)
#440 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Bellwood SD 88  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
<50%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bellwood SD 88  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
8%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bellwood SD 88  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.70
# American Indian Students
3 Students
4,556 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
103,630 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
1,034 Students
517,685 Students
% Hispanic Students
51%
28%
# Black Students
918 Students
303,129 Students
% Black Students
46%
16%
# White Students
6 Students
837,178 Students
% White Students
n/a
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,684 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
59 Students
78,057 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
162
79,660
# Students in K Grade:
178
120,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
200
126,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
233
167,371
# Students in 3rd Grade:
191
130,316
# Students in 4th Grade:
214
130,337
# Students in 5th Grade:
217
129,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
187
132,189
# Students in 7th Grade:
213
135,696
# Students in 8th Grade:
226
137,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
149,483
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
150,499
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
146,819
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
144,755
# Ungraded Students:
-
12

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,917 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,620 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$41,381 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Bellwood SD 88  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$46 MM
$39,976 MM
This chart displays total spending of Bellwood SD 88  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$23,917
$21,990
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Bellwood SD 88  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$22,620
$21,244
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Bellwood SD 88  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Bellwood SD 88 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 N 34th Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 410-3400
Grades: 1-5
| 309 students
Rank: #22.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3317 Butterfield Rd
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 410-3600
Grades: K-5
| 340 students
Rank: #33.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2501 Oak St
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 410-3500
Grades: K-5
| 230 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3420 Jackson St
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 410-3100
Grades: K-5
| 306 students
Rank: #55.
Roosevelt Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 Oak St
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 410-3900
Grades: 6-8
| 626 students
Rank: n/an/a
3519 Wilcox Ave
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 410-3700
Grades: PK
| 162 students
Rank: n/an/a
Grant Primary
1801 N 36th Ave
Stone Park, IL 60165
(708) 410-3300
Grades: K
| 48 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bellwood SD 88 School District?
Bellwood SD 88 School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,021 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Bellwood SD 88 School District?
51% of Bellwood SD 88 School District students are Hispanic, 46% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bellwood SD 88 School District?
Bellwood SD 88 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Bellwood SD 88 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,620 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 2,021 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : <50%
  • : 8%
  • : 24%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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