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Whiteside Middle School
Middle School · Whiteside Sd 115 · Belleville, IL
A Whiteside Sd 115 middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
111 Warrior Way, Belleville, IL 62221
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 21% proficient (2022)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Whiteside Middle School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 21% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 46% (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
61.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Whiteside Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,367/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Belleville), 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
$78,619
Median home value
$207,200
Median rent
$1,078/mo
College educated
36.6%
Homeownership
66.4%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62221; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiloh Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 4–8 | 2.5 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| Governor French AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 99 | Compare → |
| Wolf Branch Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 5–8 | 3.1 mi | 343 | Compare → |
| Illinois Center for AutismPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 114 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Whiteside Sd 115
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,979NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Whiteside Middle School is listed in Whiteside SD 115; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Whiteside Middle School
Whiteside Middle School is a public middle school in Belleville, IL, part of Whiteside Sd 115, serving approximately 508 students in grades 5th-8th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,955 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Whiteside Middle School
What grades does Whiteside Middle School serve?
Whiteside Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Whiteside Middle School?
Whiteside Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 508 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whiteside Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whiteside Middle School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Whiteside Middle School rank in IL?
Whiteside Middle School ranks #2,955 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Whiteside Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Whiteside Middle 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 Whiteside Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Whiteside Middle School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Whiteside Middle School a charter school?
No, Whiteside Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Whiteside Middle School a Title I school?
No, Whiteside Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Whiteside Middle School?
61.2% of students at Whiteside Middle 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 508
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Clair County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.9%
- Phone
- (618) 239-0000
- Area population (ZIP 62221)
- 29,281
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
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 · 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 62221; 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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