Bethalto CUSD 8 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,357 students in Bethalto CUSD 8 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Bethalto CUSD 8 School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Bethalto CUSD 8 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 89% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.70
# American Indian Students
1 Student
4,562 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
103,646 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
94 Students
518,306 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
28%
# Black Students
75 Students
303,554 Students
% Black Students
3%
16%
# White Students
2,060 Students
838,269 Students
% White Students
87%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,685 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
116 Students
78,180 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
70
79,739
# Students in K Grade:
156
120,814
# Students in 1st Grade:
146
126,572
# Students in 2nd Grade:
173
167,546
# Students in 3rd Grade:
166
130,511
# Students in 4th Grade:
179
130,546
# Students in 5th Grade:
182
130,044
# Students in 6th Grade:
178
132,465
# Students in 7th Grade:
184
136,042
# Students in 8th Grade:
171
137,926
# Students in 9th Grade:
196
149,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
210
150,589
# Students in 11th Grade:
183
146,876
# Students in 12th Grade:
163
144,805
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,128 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,964. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,524 is less than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Bethalto CUSD 8 School District?
Bethalto CUSD 8 School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,357 students.
What is the rank of Bethalto CUSD 8 School District?
Bethalto CUSD 8 School District is ranked #505 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bethalto CUSD 8 School District?
87% of Bethalto CUSD 8 School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bethalto CUSD 8 School District?
Bethalto CUSD 8 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Bethalto CUSD 8 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,524 is less than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 5 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 2,357 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 20% in IL)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 51% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
