Very Good
#777 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 20% in state
Brussels High School
High School · Brussels Cusd 42 · Brussels, IL
A Brussels Cusd 42 high school serving grades 7th – 12th.
128 School St, Brussels, IL 62013
- Math 30% proficient (2021)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Brussels High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 30% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 38% (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
36%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Brussels High 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Brussels Cusd 42
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 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 High School is listed in Brussels CUSD 42; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brussels High School
Brussels High School is a public high school in Brussels, IL, part of Brussels Cusd 42, serving approximately 50 students in grades 7th-12th with a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #777 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brussels High School
What grades does Brussels High School serve?
Brussels High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Brussels High School?
Brussels High School has an enrollment of approximately 50 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brussels High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brussels High School is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brussels High School rank in IL?
Brussels High School ranks #777 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Brussels High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Brussels High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brussels High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Brussels High School a charter school?
No, Brussels High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brussels High School a Title I school?
No, Brussels High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brussels High School?
36.0% of students at Brussels High 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 50
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Calhoun County
- 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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
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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