Summary:
The 61008 zip code area of Belvidere, Illinois is home to 9 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The data reveals a mix of academic performance, with some standout schools like Belvidere North High School and Seth Whitman Elementary School consistently outperforming the district and state averages, while others like Washington Academy and Lincoln Elementary School struggle academically.
Belvidere North High School stands out with the highest graduation rate (87.9%) and lowest dropout rate (2.7%) among the high schools, as well as strong performance on SAT/ELA and ISA/Science assessments. In contrast, Belvidere High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking and performance in recent years. At the elementary level, Seth Whitman Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in English Language Arts and Mathematics on the IAR assessments, while also having the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (9.5%) among the elementary schools.
The data also reveals significant variation in spending per student, ranging from $12,684 at Meehan Elementary to $18,049 at Perry Elementary. Student-teacher ratios also vary, from 10.7 at Belvidere South Middle School to 17 at Lincoln Elementary. These disparities in resources and staffing may contribute to the performance gaps observed across the Belvidere CUSD 100 district.
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