Top Rankings
Whiteside SD 115 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,166 students in Whiteside SD 115 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Whiteside SD 115 School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% 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
2 Schools
4,408 Schools
# Students
1,166 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
81 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Whiteside SD 115 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
#639 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)12%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.70
# American Indian Students
4 Students
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
53 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
27%
# Black Students
636 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
55%
17%
# White Students
328 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
28%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
130 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
70
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
122
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
125
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
120
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
106
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
127
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
121
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
98
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
141
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
136
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 $14,755 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,574 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,755
$21,914
Spending / Student
$14,574
$21,170
Best Whiteside SD 115 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whiteside Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2028 Lebanon Ave
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 239-0000
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 239-0000
Grades: PK-4
| 670 students
Rank: #22.
Whiteside Middle School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 Warrior Way
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 239-0000
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 239-0000
Grades: 5-8
| 496 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Whiteside SD 115 School District?
Whiteside SD 115 School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,166 students.
What is the rank of Whiteside SD 115 School District?
Whiteside SD 115 School District is ranked #642 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Whiteside SD 115 School District?
55% of Whiteside SD 115 School District students are Black, 28% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Whiteside SD 115 School District?
Whiteside SD 115 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Whiteside SD 115 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,574 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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