Bellwood School District 88


Summary:

Bellwood School District 88 is a small district in Illinois that serves 6 schools, including 5 elementary schools and 1 middle school. The district faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance and high levels of economic disadvantage among its student population.

Among the standout schools in the district, Grant Elementary School stands out with the highest overall proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, as well as the lowest student-teacher ratio. Lincoln Elementary School also performs well, with the highest proficiency rates in 3rd grade English Language Arts and Mathematics, exceeding both district and state averages.

However, the district as a whole struggles with significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, low test scores well below state averages, and extremely high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The district also shows variation in spending and resources across schools, which may contribute to the uneven academic performance. Addressing these systemic issues will be crucial for improving outcomes for the students in Bellwood School District 88.

District Detail

 640 Eastern Ave
Bellwood, IL 60104-1878

 (708) 410-3029

SchoolDigger Rank:
782nd of 813 Illinois districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-8
Students:

Primary Schools: 5
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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