For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 533 students in 62010, IL.
The top ranked public middle school in 62010, IL is Wilbur Trimpe Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 62010 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 62010, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62010, IL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilbur Trimpe Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
910 2nd St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7240
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7240
Grades: 6-8
| 533 students
Rank: n/an/a
Journeys South
Special Education School
101 School St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 210-6485
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 210-6485
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
62010, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
600 East Central
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-4100
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-4100
Grades: PK-3
| 424 students
Simpson Attendance Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
322 E Central St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7200
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7200
Grades: 1-5
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 62010, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 62010, IL include Wilbur Trimpe Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 62010?
2 public middle schools are located in 62010.
What is the racial composition of students in 62010?
62010 public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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