Belvidere South Middle School
Belvidere, IL · Belvidere CUSD 100 · Grades 6 - 8
585th of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 15%▼ Declining
Belvidere South Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Belvidere South Middle School 585th of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 15% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 22th in 2019 to 15th in 2025 — declining.
Belvidere South Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Belvidere South Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 751 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 42.7% | 56.9% | ▲ 14.2 pts | |
| White | 50.5% | 37.2% | ▼ 13.3 pts | |
| Black | 3.0% | 2.5% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.0% | 2.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Belvidere South Middle School
Typical home value $265K in zip 61008 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2004
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Belvidere South Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Belvidere Central Middle SchoolBelvidere CUSD 100 · 2.9 mi away518th of 685
ELA 41% · Math 22% - 1Bernard W Flinn Middle SchoolRockford SD 205 · 11.2 mi away623rd of 685
ELA 29% · Math 11% - 2Eisenhower Middle SchoolRockford SD 205 · 11.2 mi away608th of 685
ELA 34% · Math 10% - 5North Boone Middle SchoolNorth Boone CUSD 200 · 11.3 mi away360th of 685
ELA 59% · Math 28% - 4North Boone Upper Elem SchNorth Boone CUSD 200 · 11.3 mi away422nd of 685
ELA 49% · Math 29% - 5Genoa-Kingston Middle SchoolGenoa Kingston CUSD 424 · 11.9 mi away352nd of 685
ELA 58% · Math 31% - 6Marengo Comm Middle SchoolMarengo-Union E Cons D 165 · 12 mi away341st of 685
ELA 53% · Math 38% - 1Abraham Lincoln Middle SchoolRockford SD 205 · 12.4 mi away647th of 685
ELA 27% · Math 6%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Belvidere South Middle School in?
Belvidere South Middle School is part of the Belvidere CUSD 100 district in Belvidere, Illinois.
Is Belvidere South Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Belvidere South Middle School 585th of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 15% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Belvidere South Middle School?
Hispanic 57%, White 37%, Black 3%, Two or more races 3% (751 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Belvidere South Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61008 is $265K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.