Belleville Sd 118 School District
School District · Belleville, Illinois
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,365
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,365
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Evaluating Belleville Sd 118?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Belleville Sd 118 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Jefferson Elem School
Belleville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Union Elem School
Belleville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
West JR High School
Belleville · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#523 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,365
+$2,675 vs Illinois median
District size
3,358 students
Much larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Belleville Sd 118 ranks #523 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Belleville Sd 118's schools with real test data average 5.1/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Jefferson Elem School (6.3/10), Union Elem School (5.8/10), and West JR High School (5.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.3/10 despite 62% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Belleville Sd 118 schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Belleville Sd 118
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jefferson Elem School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Union Elem School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 3 | West JR High School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Central JR High School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Westhaven Elementary | 5.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Roosevelt Elem School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Franklin Elem School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Douglas Elem School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Henry Raab Elem School | 4.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Abraham Lincoln Elem School | 3.3 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Belleville Sd 118
Belleville Sd 118 is a Belleville, Illinois school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 3,358 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1. The district invests $19,365 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.1/10, Belleville Sd 118 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Jefferson Elem School, which has a composite score of 6.3/10.
In standardized testing, Belleville Sd 118 students show an average math proficiency of 43.1% and ELA proficiency of 44.5%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 2 middle schools .
District Map
Schools in Belleville Sd 118, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Belleville Sd 118 with test data.
Schools in Belleville Sd 118
11 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Belleville
- Total Enrollment
- 3,358
- Teachers (FTE)
- 254
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Belleville Sd 118?
Belleville Sd 118 has 11 schools in total — 8 elementary, 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Belleville Sd 118?
The average composite rating for Belleville Sd 118 is 5.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Belleville Sd 118?
Belleville Sd 118 spends $19,365 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Belleville Sd 118?
The average student-teacher ratio in Belleville Sd 118 is 13.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Belleville Sd 118?
Jefferson Elem School is the highest-rated school in Belleville Sd 118 with a composite score of 6.3/10.
What are the test scores in Belleville Sd 118?
Across schools in Belleville Sd 118 with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Belleville Sd 118 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Belleville Sd 118 has an average school rating of 5.1/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 43.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.5%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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