Belvidere South Middle School

Belvidere CUSD 100
919 E 6th St
Belvidere, IL 61008
754 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
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.
754
Total Students
71.4
Full-Time Teachers
10.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    435 (57.7%)
  • White
    260 (34.5%)
  • Black
    27 (3.6%)
  • Two or More
    24 (3.2%)
  • Asian
    6 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3%)
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: Belvidere CUSD 100
Phone: (815)544-4175
Website: http://www.district100.com
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 754
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 71.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 6 252
Grade 7 246
Grade 8 256
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Belvidere Central Middle School
Belvidere CUSD 100
911 Students
8787 Beloit Rd
Belvidere, IL 61008 (2.9 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th