Whiteside Elementary School vs. Belle Valley School
Should you attend Whiteside Elementary School or Belle Valley School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Whiteside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
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Overview
Serving 670 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Whiteside Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 985 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Belle Valley School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-8
Total Students
670 students
985 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
83 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1680 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1607 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
12%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
70
64
Kindergarten Students
122
94
Grade 1 Students
125
101
Grade 2 Students
120
107
Grade 3 Students
106
105
Grade 4 Students
127
102
Grade 5 Students
-
82
Grade 6 Students
-
100
Grade 7 Students
-
107
Grade 8 Students
-
123
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
4%
% Black
54%
58%
% White
30%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
10%
13%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
11%
