Whiteside Middle School
Belleville, IL 62221
Phone: (618) 239-0000
District: Whiteside School District 115
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 5,6,7,8 • 471 students
Whiteside Middle School, a public school located in Belleville, IL, serves grades 5-8 in the Whiteside School District 115.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Whiteside Middle School is a public school located in Belleville, IL. 471 students attend Whiteside Middle School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 4/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Illinois Assessment of Readiness data from Illinois State Board of Education, and using 2025 Illinois Science Assessment data from Illinois State Board of Education. |
| Student Growth | 3/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Illinois State Board of Education. |
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Posted: October 31, 2025
Posted: October 31, 2025
My daughter transferred from Abe Lincoln due to me buying a house in this district she had to switch schools. Probably the worst mistake of my life. ON DAY 3 my daughter came home telling me that a bunch of girls and a boy had started bullying her threatening to fight her jump her etc Ive been to the school meet with the principal reached out to the superintendent nobody is doing anything atp Im trying to figure out a way to use another address or something to get my daughter into a new school
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I have went to this school since 5th grade I am now in 7th. This school has let others students bully me into changing myself into a mean person. The principal says she will fix something and doesn't. There were times last year where I ate lunch in the nurses office and stayed in alc for pe even for my favorite lesson. Bullies turned other people to hate me and be resilient against me. It is very violent with fights and teachers not being able to control the class leading to students not being able to learn. I was in honors at my old school and it had bo disruptions in class. Now my grades drop due to disruptions and the teachers having to stop class to handle situations. I was touched on my stomach and back by a student and when I hit them to back them away I got sent out and had in school suspension all day,for protecting myself. The counselor is sort of helpful but usually disregards my problems, as if they are not important enough.
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I don't know why there's so many bad reviews! I have been going to Whiteside since 2016. It's pretty crazy on the bus.
Posted: February 7, 2022
I have had one child graduate from whiteside and currently have two children in the middle school.
We have had enough and are moving just to get out of this school. We have dealt with this for far too long due to how much we love our home and neighborhood. But enough is enough!
Like many have said, it is a circus out of control. If fights, bullying , and lawsuits are your thing, this is the school for you.
My advice is stay clear of Whiteside 115
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Posted: March 2, 2021
Whiteside is a wonderful school. I have 2 children who have graduated from here and 1 who is about to graduate from here. This school offers many after school activities/clubs and the teachers are very engaged with the children. Ive had nothing but positive experiences with all of my children here.
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Posted: March 29, 2015
It is a very very good school.i love this school very very much and I hope more people enroll
Posted: September 19, 2013
I applaud this school, I pay my property taxes like anyone else... My kids have attended Whiteside their entire school career. My son "seemed" to struggle with A's, B's and C's the last couple years... But read on ... He is now in his first semester at Belleville High School East ... And He's Flying !!! He has Straight A's and one B+ ... Whiteside prepared him for High School for sure ... Remember the predicament the State of Illinois put Whiteside a few years ago... Just like all other schools... The Whiteside Administration adjusted and dealt with it accordingly & effectively. If you are moving and want a great school for your kids ... Buy a home in this school district... Whiteside is Very Worthwhile. And the Belleville East High School system is very worthwhile too when they get to that age.
Posted: May 1, 2013
the faculty is very nice and bullying is not tolerated and the students are on there way to greatness. there is also a great variety of clubs and sports to try out for.
Posted: February 23, 2013
Our daughter attended Whiteside several years ago. I am sad to read some of the same complaints we had are still an issue. Bullying was a major problem that was not handled well by the school staff and administrators. We relocated to Edwardsville and have been pleased with the school district. Our daughtet will graduate this May with honors.
Posted: February 18, 2013
I am very frustrated. My son is has been bulllied 4 times since the school year began and it is only February. We have gone to the principal all 4 times and receive the same generic speech but nothing seems to be done about it. How are children supposed to feel safe to go to school when the school isn't taking the steps to protect them!
Posted: January 7, 2013
this school was very great, my kid love and heart everyone in this school. thank all the people in this school that help me and my son.
Posted: December 31, 2012
I love this school and it starts with the principle. He has a ZERO tolerance for bullying or any behavior that will disrupt learning. Bullying exists at all schools and the schools way of handling the problem in my opinion is excellent. We have encountered a bullying problem with our oldest. We approached the principle with the problem and he took care of it that day. Next is the teachers. All of the teachers are approachable and kind. Their one on one approach is by far the reason my children are doing well and loving school. Finally, I love how we can keep an eye on their progress with Skyward. We can check everything school related and customize it as well. We are emailed for low lunch balance(a dollar amount that we determine) and any messages that the teachers send out for either what is coming up or concerns for your child. We recommend this school highly and in fact we are planning on moving and will not move out of the schools district.
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| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
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| 1 | Windsor Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Belleville | IL | 1.9 mi | |
| 2 | Belleville | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Belleville | IL | 2.5 mi |
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