Pathways School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Math Proficiency: ≤5%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (19-20)
257 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)2%
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)2%
26%
Black
(19-20)38%
17%
White
(19-20)52%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)6%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
42%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What schools are Pathways School often compared to?
Pathways Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mascoutah Elementary School, Laverna Evans Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Pathways School?
257 students attend Pathways School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Pathways School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What school district is Pathways School part of?
Pathways School is part of Belleville Area Special Services School District.
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