BELVIDERE SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL

Belvidere South Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Belvidere CUSD 100 school district, located in Belvidere, IL with about 843 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 64 teachers, Belvidere South Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Belvidere South Middle School, located in Belvidere, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within the Belvidere Community Unit School District 100. Catering to students in the middle school grades, the facility is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that addresses the academic, social, and emotional development of early adolescents. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school while encouraging personal growth through a variety of extracurricular activities and support services.

Beyond academics, Belvidere South Middle School prides itself on cultivating a supportive school culture that prioritizes student engagement and community involvement. The staff focuses on utilizing modern instructional strategies to meet diverse learning needs, aiming to bridge the gap between elementary education and secondary preparedness. By maintaining a focus on core values and character development, the school strives to provide a stable foundation where students can explore their interests and develop the skills necessary for future success.

For more information, contact Belvidere South Middle School at (815) 544-4175 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

919 E 6th St
Belvidere, IL 61008-4500
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BELVIDERE SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Belvidere, IL with about 843 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Belvidere CUSD 100
Total Students:
843
Teachers:
64.69
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 843 students

White
50.7%
Hispanic/Latino
40.3%
Two or more races
3.8%
Black or African American
3.1%
Asian
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
48.0%
Male
52.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.