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#2947 of 3,813 schools in IL
South Beloit SR High School
High School · County of Winnebago Sd 320 · South Beloit, IL
A County of Winnebago Sd 320 high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
245 Prairie Hill Rd, South Beloit, IL 61080
- Math 15% proficient (2021)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at South Beloit SR High School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 15% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 29% (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
58.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Beloit SR High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,182/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South Beloit), 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
$78,533
Median home value
$172,300
Median rent
$877/mo
College educated
23.3%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61080; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hononegah Chd High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,865 | Compare → |
| Beloit Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–12 | 2.7 mi | 212 | Compare → |
| Memorial HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 1,378 | Compare → |
| Beloit Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 50 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
County of Winnebago Sd 320
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,330NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Beloit SR High School is listed in County of Winnebago SD 320; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Beloit SR High School
South Beloit SR High School is a public high school in South Beloit, IL, part of County of Winnebago Sd 320, serving approximately 260 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,947 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Beloit SR High School
What grades does South Beloit SR High School serve?
South Beloit SR High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend South Beloit SR High School?
South Beloit SR High School has an enrollment of approximately 260 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Beloit SR High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Beloit SR High School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Beloit SR High School rank in IL?
South Beloit SR High School ranks #2,947 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is South Beloit SR High School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Beloit SR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 South Beloit SR High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Beloit SR High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is South Beloit SR High School a charter school?
No, South Beloit SR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Beloit SR High School a Title I school?
No, South Beloit SR High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Beloit SR High School?
58.5% of students at South Beloit SR 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 260
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Winnebago County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.7%
- Phone
- (815) 389-9004
- Area population (ZIP 61080)
- 11,062
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 61080; 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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