Is Willowbrook Middle School a good school?

Yes. Willowbrook Middle School ranks in the top 6.2% of Illinois middle schools.

How many students attend Willowbrook Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 320 students attended Willowbrook Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Willowbrook Middle School?

Students at Willowbrook Middle School are 83% White, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American.

What high school do graduates of Willowbrook Middle School attend?

Students who attend Willowbrook Middle School usually go on to attend Hononegah CHD High School

Willowbrook Middle School

Summary:

Willowbrook Middle School is a public middle school located in South Beloit, Illinois, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 296 students. This exceptional institution consistently ranks among the top 100 middle schools in Illinois, with a current ranking of 84 out of 1,363 schools.

Willowbrook Middle School's academic performance is truly outstanding, with 75.6% of its students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 51.6% proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly exceeding the state averages. The school's performance also surpasses its own Prairie Hill CCSD 133 district average. Notably, Willowbrook's special education and low socioeconomic status students rank among the top in the state, demonstrating the school's ability to effectively support diverse learners. Additionally, the school has maintained relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, showcasing its commitment to promoting consistent student attendance.

When compared to nearby schools, such as West Middle School and Eisenhower Middle School in the Rockford School District 205, Willowbrook Middle School's academic performance stands out significantly. However, another nearby school, Thurgood Marshall School, also demonstrates exceptional performance, ranking among the top 10 middle schools in Illinois. Despite having a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Willowbrook's academic success suggests its ability to effectively support students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.

Detail:

Public 5-8

6605 Prairie Hill Rd
South Beloit, IL 61080-9530

(815) 389-3957

District: Prairie Hill CCSD 133

SchoolDigger Rank:
84^th of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,625

Students who attend Willowbrook Middle School usually attend:

High:

Hononegah CHD High School

Feeder schools for Willowbrook Middle School:

Elementary:

Prairie Hill Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 320

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.1%

Hispanic:

7.5%

Two or more races:

5.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Willowbrook Middle School ranks better than 93.8% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.77. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.1%), Hispanic (7.5%), two or more races (5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 17.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Willowbrook Middle School is 14.3. (See more...)

Compare Willowbrook Middle School employs 22.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Willowbrook Middle School is $11,625.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Willowbrook Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Willowbrook Middle School 84^th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Willowbrook Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Disabled students:

Male students:

White students:

Prairie Hill CCSD 133:

SchoolDigger ranks Prairie Hill CCSD 133 29^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Willowbrook Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Willowbrook Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2011	82.37	147^th	1344	89.1%
2012	82.17	163^rd	1365	88.1%
2013	86.11	149^th	1367	89.1%
2014	88.51	108^th	1322	91.8%
2015	96.78	46^th	1302	96.5%
2016	95.94	31^st	1294	97.6%
2017	97.93	20^th	1293	98.5%
2018	97.41	29^th	1293	97.8%
2019	92.21	75^th	1356	94.5%
2021	98.49	20^th	1241	98.4%
2022	93.46	81^st	1369	94.1%
2023	93.32	72^nd	1367	94.7%
2024	92.77	84^th	1363	93.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Willowbrook Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	68.48	117^th	792	85.2%
2021	84.71	34^th	548	93.8%
2022	78.24	66^th	781	91.5%
2024	48.23	307^th	802	61.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Willowbrook Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	95.54	22^nd	1161	98.1%
2019	76.48	169^th	1217	86.1%
2021	96.32	14^th	1019	98.6%
2022	79.34	124^th	1221	89.8%
2023	89.19	56^th	1234	95.5%
2024	93.11	32^nd	1219	97.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Willowbrook Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	96.92	22^nd	1226	98.2%
2019	91.34	79^th	1276	93.8%
2021	97.22	22^nd	1017	97.8%
2022	93.27	68^th	1286	94.7%
2023	93.15	64^th	1275	95.0%
2024	91.82	79^th	1251	93.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Willowbrook Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	67.31	119^th	639	81.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Willowbrook Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	95.12	41^st	1223	96.6%
2019	90.90	88^th	1296	93.2%
2021	98.09	20^th	1048	98.1%
2022	90.43	88^th	1286	93.2%
2023	90.91	92^nd	1292	92.9%
2024	90.59	95^th	1264	92.5%

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Rank History for White students at Willowbrook Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	94.02	29^th	889	96.7%
2019	85.21	84^th	905	90.7%
2021	97.05	12^th	813	98.5%
2022	87.83	69^th	898	92.3%
2023	85.55	88^th	895	90.2%
2024	86.59	84^th	875	90.4%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Willowbrook Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2010	306	3	13	8	1	n/a	n/a	3	334
2011	328	2	12	0	4	2	1	0	349
2012	346	5	7	1	8	2	1	0	370
2013	341	4	5	10	5	2	0	0	367
2014	341	4	9	10	2	1	3	0	370
2015	337	3	13	14	3	1	4	0	375
2016	325	4	19	17	2	1	1	0	369
2017	297	4	16	18	1	2	6	0	344
2018	282	5	11	15	1	2	10	0	326
2019	256	6	9	15	1	1	12	0	300
2020	257	8	8	14	1	1	21	0	310
2021	261	5	8	11	1	0	19	0	305
2022	259	6	8	16	0	0	14	0	303
2023	256	4	9	12	0	0	15	0	296
2024	266	6	8	24	0	0	16	0	320

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Willowbrook Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	334	20.0	16.7	n/a
2011	349	21.0	16.6	14.3
2012	370	22.6	16.3	16.2
2013	367	33.7	10.8	15.3
2014	370	23.0	16.0	11.4
2015	375	24.0	15.6	19.7
2016	369	23.0	16.0	0.8
2017	344	22.3	15.3	15.4
2018	326	21.8	14.9	17.2
2019	300	21.0	14.2	16.3
2020	310	22.4	13.8	17.4
2021	305	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	303	22.1	13.6	20.1
2023	296	24.4	12.1	19.6
2024	320	22.3	14.3	17.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Willowbrook Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	334	20.0	16.7	n/a
2011	349	21.0	16.6	14.3
2012	370	22.6	16.3	16.2
2013	367	33.7	10.8	15.3
2014	370	23.0	16.0	11.4
2015	375	24.0	15.6	19.7
2016	369	23.0	16.0	0.8
2017	344	22.3	15.3	15.4
2018	326	21.8	14.9	17.2
2019	300	21.0	14.2	16.3
2020	310	22.4	13.8	17.4
2021	305	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	303	22.1	13.6	20.1
2023	296	24.4	12.1	19.6
2024	320	22.3	14.3	17.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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