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Brighton North Primary School
Elementary School · Southwestern Cusd 9 · Brighton, IL
A Southwestern Cusd 9 elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
201 E City Limits Rd, Brighton, IL 62012
- Math 30% proficient (2014)
- Reading 38% proficient (2014)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brighton North Primary School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2014 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 53 points since 2011, to 34% in 2014, across a 6-year record (2009–2014).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2014) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2014)
Based on 12 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Brighton North Primary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low173/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$91,862
Median home value
$165,500
Median rent
$1,002/mo
College educated
17.8%
Homeownership
90.4%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62012; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 in Southwestern CUSD 9
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Southwestern Cusd 9
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,053NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Brighton North Primary School is listed in Southwestern CUSD 9; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brighton North Primary School
Brighton North Primary School is a public elementary school in Brighton, IL, part of Southwestern Cusd 9, serving approximately 287 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,592 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brighton North Primary School
What grades does Brighton North Primary School serve?
Brighton North Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Brighton North Primary School?
Brighton North Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 287 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brighton North Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brighton North Primary School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brighton North Primary School rank in IL?
Brighton North Primary School ranks #3,592 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Brighton North Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Brighton North Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Brighton North Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brighton North Primary School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Is Brighton North Primary School a charter school?
No, Brighton North Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brighton North Primary School a Title I school?
No, Brighton North Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brighton North Primary School?
46.0% of students at Brighton North 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 287
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Macoupin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.5%
- Phone
- (618) 372-3813
- Area population (ZIP 62012)
- 6,496
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 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 · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 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 62012; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2014; directory SY 2023–24
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