217 Eastern Ave
Bellwood, IL 60104

As a former student, I would not recommend Proviso West at all. Fights break out every day. Teachers who don't teach, but are afraid of the students. A battle zone is what best describes Proviso West. I remember being excited to be going there, that, unfortunately only lasted 1 week. Lunchtime is another battle zone, at best and the food is horrible. Hostile environment. If, you are planning a career in armed robbery, then you're in the right environment. Lockers are broken into on a daily basis, coats, personal items are stolen. My best friend had her new coat stolen out of her locked locker, she even saw it happen, the school did nothing. Proviso West is more like a prison, instead of a learning environment. Don't send your children here, find an alternative. I was so thankful when we moved to get away from Proviso West, I didn't even care where we moved, just to be away from Bellwood and Proviso West was enough for me.

Most of the leaders and teachers at this school and within the district are passionate about educating our children. As an involved parent, I see on the backend the amount effort put forth and the impact it has on our children. Thank you Thurgood & District 88!

I hate that this is the only middle school choice in this area. I will be looking into a new school or home school soon. They treat the students like there in jail. All of these students are not mischievous. Yes, some of them are hard. The school appearance on the outside look like a jail. They have medal detectors. Staff don't focus enough on achievement, academics and social and emotional skills. They focus on dress code, discipline, and suspensions. Some of the staff I've been told are very rude and holler too much. This students in this school needs help fast. The ones that want to learn.