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#1591 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 42% in state

Belle Valley School

Elementary School · Belle Valley Sd 119 · Belleville, IL

An elementary school in Belleville, IL where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2465 Amann Dr, Belleville, IL 62220

  • Math 12% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2022)
  • 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.39 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)12% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+12.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile68th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.9:1
District spending per student$16,276
Chronic Absenteeism26.1%

Students at Belle Valley School score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency12%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 9 points since 2019, reaching 37% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
46%
2014
Math
19%
ELA
29%
2015
Math
19%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
30%
2022
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

82.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Belle Valley School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 8Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,367/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Belleville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$65,261

Median home value

$141,300

Median rent

$976/mo

College educated

28.2%

Homeownership

66.3%

Poverty rate

14.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62220; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Belle Valley Sd 119

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$16,276NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Belle Valley School is listed in Belle Valley SD 119; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Belle Valley School

Belle Valley School is a public elementary school in Belleville, IL, part of Belle Valley Sd 119, serving approximately 977 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,591 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Belle Valley School

What grades does Belle Valley School serve?

Belle Valley School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Belle Valley School?

Belle Valley School has an enrollment of approximately 977 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Belle Valley School?

The student-teacher ratio at Belle Valley School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Belle Valley School rank in IL?

Belle Valley School ranks #1,591 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Belle Valley School's MySchoolScout rating?

Belle Valley School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Belle Valley School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Belle Valley School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Belle Valley School a charter school?

No, Belle Valley School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Belle Valley School a Title I school?

No, Belle Valley School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Belle Valley School?

82.2% of students at Belle Valley School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
977
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
82
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
St. Clair County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.1%
Area population (ZIP 62220)
19,391
Area average commute
25.6 min
Area median age
39.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62220; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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