Excellent
#453 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 12% in state
Willowbrook Middle School
Middle School · Prairie Hill Ccsd 133 · South Beloit, IL
A Prairie Hill Ccsd 133 middle school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6605 Prairie Hill Rd, South Beloit, IL 61080
- Math 57% proficient (2021)
- Reading 70% proficient (2022)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Willowbrook Middle School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 70% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 78% (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
17.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Willowbrook Middle 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roscoe Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | 2.7 mi | 569 | Compare → |
| Blackhawk Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 5–6 | 3.0 mi | 134 | Compare → |
| South Beloit JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 7–8 | 3.0 mi | 137 | Compare → |
| Fran Fruzen IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 3.7 mi | 505 | 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.
Prairie Hill Ccsd 133
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,252NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Willowbrook Middle School is listed in Prairie Hill CCSD 133; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Willowbrook Middle School
Willowbrook Middle School is a public middle school in South Beloit, IL, part of Prairie Hill Ccsd 133, serving approximately 320 students in grades 5th-8th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #453 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Willowbrook Middle School
What grades does Willowbrook Middle School serve?
Willowbrook Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Willowbrook Middle School?
Willowbrook Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 320 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willowbrook Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willowbrook Middle School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Willowbrook Middle School rank in IL?
Willowbrook Middle School ranks #453 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Willowbrook Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Willowbrook Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Willowbrook Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Willowbrook Middle School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Willowbrook Middle School a charter school?
No, Willowbrook Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Willowbrook Middle School a Title I school?
No, Willowbrook Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Willowbrook Middle School?
17.5% of students at Willowbrook 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
- 320
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Winnebago County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.2%
- Phone
- (815) 389-3957
- 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.
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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