Pontiac Jr High School vs Whiteside Middle School
Pontiac Jr High School and Whiteside Middle School are very closely rated, both scoring around 6.2 out of 10. Whiteside Middle School is significantly larger with 508 students, about 2.3× the size of Pontiac Jr High School (218). In math proficiency, Pontiac Jr High School leads at 31.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Pontiac Jr High School
Fairview Heights, IL
6.2/10
Middle School6th – 8th
218 students
Whiteside Middle School
Belleville, IL
6.2/10
Middle School5th – 8th
508 students
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| Metric | Pontiac Jr High School | Whiteside Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.2 / 10 | 6.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 4.4 | 4.8 |
| Growth Score | 8.0 | 8.1 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 54.1% | 61.2% |
| Environment Score | 5.9 | 5.0 |
| State Rank | #2,135 of 3,814 | #2,147 of 3,814 |
| State Percentile | 44th | 44th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Pontiac Jr High School | Whiteside Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 31.0% | 22.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 52.0% | 40.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Pontiac Jr High School | Whiteside Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 5th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 218 | 508 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 14.5:1 | 13.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 54.1% | 61.2% |
| District | Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 | Whiteside SD 115 |
| City | Fairview Heights | Belleville |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Fairview Heights (62208) | Belleville (62221) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $78,423 | $78,619 |
| Median Home Value | $167,900 | $207,200 |
| Median Rent | $1,222 | $1,078 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 30.8% | 36.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.4% | 9.5% |
| Avg Commute | 23 min | 24 min |