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#1779 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 47% in state
Brussels Grade School
Elementary School · Brussels Cusd 42 · Brussels, IL
A Brussels Cusd 42 elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
128 School St, Brussels, IL 62013
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brussels Grade School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 56% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
27%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Brussels Grade School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,250
Median home value
$136,700
College educated
23.8%
Homeownership
78.6%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62013; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 27 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Brussels Cusd 42
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $23,155NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Brussels Grade School is listed in Brussels CUSD 42; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brussels Grade School
Brussels Grade School is a public elementary school in Brussels, IL, part of Brussels Cusd 42, serving approximately 37 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,779 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brussels Grade School
What grades does Brussels Grade School serve?
Brussels Grade School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Brussels Grade School?
Brussels Grade School has an enrollment of approximately 37 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brussels Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brussels Grade School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brussels Grade School rank in IL?
Brussels Grade School ranks #1,779 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Brussels Grade School's MySchoolScout rating?
Brussels Grade School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Brussels Grade School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brussels Grade School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Brussels Grade School a charter school?
No, Brussels Grade School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brussels Grade School a Title I school?
No, Brussels Grade School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brussels Grade School?
27.0% of students at Brussels Grade 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 37
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Calhoun County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.8%
- Phone
- (618) 883-2131
- Area population (ZIP 62013)
- 425
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 · 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 62013; 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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