Whiteside Middle School

www.wssd115.org

475 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Whiteside Middle School, located at 111 Warrior Way in Belleville, Illinois, serves as a core component of the Whiteside School District 115. As a middle-level institution, the school is dedicated to bridging the academic and social development of students as they transition from elementary education toward high school. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster both intellectual growth and character development, utilizing a curriculum that aligns with Illinois state standards to ensure students are well-prepared for their future educational endeavors.

Beyond the classroom, Whiteside Middle School is known for its "Warrior" spirit, which encourages active participation in extracurricular activities, athletics, and various school organizations. The school focuses on creating a sense of community among its student body, staff, and parents, prioritizing strong communication and collaborative engagement. By focusing on the "whole child," Whiteside strives to provide a balanced experience that encourages academic excellence alongside social-emotional learning, making it a pivotal pillar of the Belleville community.

475

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whiteside Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	112
Hispanic	22
Black	282
Asian	5
Two or More	53
American Indian	1

Black
282 (59.4%)
White
112 (23.6%)
Two or More
53 (11.2%)
Hispanic
22 (4.6%)
Asian
5 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Whiteside SD 115
Phone:	(618)239-0000
Website:	http://www.wssd115.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	475
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 110

Grade 6 132

Grade 7 126

Grade 8 107