Below Average
#3289 of 3,813 schools in IL
Bethalto East Primary School
Elementary School · Bethalto Cusd 8 · Bethalto, IL
A Bethalto Cusd 8 elementary school where students score 51 points above what's typical for similar communities.
309 Albers Pl, Bethalto, IL 62010
- Math 77% proficient (2010)
- Reading 72% proficient (2010)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bethalto East Primary School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2010 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2009, to 75% in 2010, across a 2-year record (2009–2010).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2010) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2010)
Based on 4 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bethalto East Primary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated877/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bethalto), 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
$72,717
Median home value
$170,000
Median rent
$896/mo
College educated
29.7%
Homeownership
80.4%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62010; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Queen of Peace SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| Zion Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| Eastwood Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 3.2 mi | 403 | Compare → |
| Washington Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK | 3.7 mi | 119 | Compare → |
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.
Bethalto Cusd 8
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,496NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bethalto East Primary School is listed in Bethalto CUSD 8; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bethalto East Primary School
Bethalto East Primary School is a public elementary school in Bethalto, IL, part of Bethalto Cusd 8, serving approximately 372 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,289 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bethalto East Primary School
What grades does Bethalto East Primary School serve?
Bethalto East Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Bethalto East Primary School?
Bethalto East Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 372 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethalto East Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethalto East Primary School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bethalto East Primary School rank in IL?
Bethalto East Primary School ranks #3,289 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Bethalto East Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bethalto East Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Bethalto East Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bethalto East Primary School has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010).
Is Bethalto East Primary School a charter school?
No, Bethalto East Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bethalto East Primary School a Title I school?
No, Bethalto East Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bethalto East Primary School?
55.6% of students at Bethalto East Primary 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 – 1st
- Enrollment
- 372
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.4%
- Phone
- (618) 377-7250
- Area population (ZIP 62010)
- 11,154
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
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 · 2010 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2010 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 · 2010 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2010 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 62010; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2010; directory SY 2023–24
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