Summary:
The Bethalto CUSD 8 school district in Illinois is home to three elementary schools: Bethalto East Primary School, Meadowbrook Intermediate School, and Parkside Primary School. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and provide a range of educational opportunities within the district.
Among the three schools, Meadowbrook Intermediate School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking in the top 50% of Illinois elementary schools and outperforming the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Science proficiency. Bethalto East Primary School also demonstrates strengths, with the lowest chronic absenteeism rate and the highest per-student spending in the district. In contrast, Parkside Primary School lags behind the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, suggesting potential areas for improvement.
The data highlights the varying performance and characteristics of the three elementary schools within the Bethalto CUSD 8 district. While per-student spending and student-teacher ratios do not necessarily correlate with academic outcomes, factors such as chronic absenteeism and effective teaching practices may contribute to the success of schools like Meadowbrook Intermediate School. These insights can inform decision-making and resource allocation within the district to support the educational needs of all students.
Thank you for your feedback!