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West Jr High School
PublicMiddleGrades 7–8
840 Royal Heights Rd, Belleville, IL 62226 · (618) 234-8200 · Part of Belleville School District 118
Students
364
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
74%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
7–8
What stands out about West Jr High School
- Math proficiency 15 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 9 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 17.6% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency11%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts22%
State average 30.7%
Location
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840 Royal Heights Rd, Belleville
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7181
Grade 8183
Enrollment over time
442’20
412’21
422’22
394’23
364’24
Down 17.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 62%White 24%Two or more races 8%Hispanic 5%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.