West Jr High School vs Pontiac Jr High School
West Jr High School has a higher overall rating of 7.1/10 compared to 6.2/10. West Jr High School is significantly larger with 394 students, about 1.8× 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.
West Jr High School
Belleville, IL
7.1/10
Middle School7th – 8th
394 students
Pontiac Jr High School
Fairview Heights, IL
6.2/10
Middle School6th – 8th
218 students
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| Metric | West Jr High School | Pontiac Jr High School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.1 / 10 | 6.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.1 | 4.4 |
| Growth Score | 7.9 | 8.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 75.6% | 54.1% |
| Environment Score | 5.7 | 5.9 |
| State Rank | #1,288 of 3,814 | #2,135 of 3,814 |
| State Percentile | 66th | 44th |
Test Scores
| Subject | West Jr High School | Pontiac Jr High School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 18.0% | 31.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 49.0% | 52.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | West Jr High School | Pontiac Jr High School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 7th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 394 | 218 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 12.3:1 | 14.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 75.6% | 54.1% |
| District | Belleville SD 118 | Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 |
| City | Belleville | Fairview Heights |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Belleville (62226) | Fairview Heights (62208) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $66,018 | $78,423 |
| Median Home Value | $162,500 | $167,900 |
| Median Rent | $946 | $1,222 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 33.1% | 30.8% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.0% | 9.4% |
| Avg Commute | 25 min | 23 min |