Enrollment
911
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Belvidere, IL
Belvidere Central Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Belvidere Central Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170579004634
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belvidere Central Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of Illinois schools.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Belvidere · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 911
- students enrolled
Belvidere Central Middle School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belvidere Central Middle School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Belvidere, IL.
School address
District: Belvidere Cusd 100 · Illinois
NCES ID 170579004634 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
74.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Belvidere Central Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Belvidere Central Middle School
Belvidere Central Middle School is a large middle school in Belvidere, Illinois, enrolling 911 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 92% of state schools at 911 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 456 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Belvidere's middle schools, it stands alongside Belvidere South Middle School (754 students): Belvidere Central Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.1:1 vs 10.8:1).
Belvidere Cusd 100 also operates Belvidere North High Sch (1,354 students) and Belvidere High School (1,167 students) alongside Belvidere Central Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Belvidere Central Middle School compares
Belvidere Central Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 911 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
911
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 28% in Illinois - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,349
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 456 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 911 Top 8% in Illinois - larger than 92% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 74.0
Students per teacher 12.1:1 -14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170579004634
Student demographics
White 53.1%
Hispanic or Latino 37.5%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 3.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Belvidere Central Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 456:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 33.0%
In-school suspensions 69
Out-of-school suspensions 49
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Belvidere Cusd 100, which includes Belvidere Central Middle School.
$16,349
Per student
-4%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.6%
State 47.3%
Federal 7.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Belvidere Central Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belvidere North High Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belvidere High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belvidere South Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meehan Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belvidere Central Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,354
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle schools in Belvidere
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about Belvidere Central Middle School
How many students attend Belvidere Central Middle School?
Belvidere Central Middle School has 911 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Belvidere, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belvidere Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belvidere Central Middle School is 12.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belvidere Central Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Belvidere Central Middle School is White at 53.1% of enrollment, in Belvidere, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belvidere Central Middle School?
Belvidere Central Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Belvidere Central Middle School rank among public schools in Belvidere?
By Resource Investment Index, Belvidere Central Middle School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Belvidere, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Belvidere on the city page.
Is Belvidere Central Middle School a good school?
Belvidere Central Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Belvidere Cusd 100?
Besides Belvidere Central Middle School, Belvidere Cusd 100 also operates Belvidere North High Sch (1,354 students), Belvidere High School (1,167 students), and Belvidere South Middle School (754 students). See the Belvidere Cusd 100 district page for the complete list.