Peoria School District 150

The Peoria School District 150 encompasses 25 schools, including 14 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 5 high schools, serving a diverse student population in the Peoria, Illinois area. The district's schools demonstrate a wide range of academic performance, with some standout schools excelling while others struggle to meet state averages.

A few schools stand out as high-performing within the district, such as Northmoor Primary School, which consistently outperforms the district and state averages on English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments, and Kellar Primary School, where over 60% of students are proficient in both subjects. Additionally, Reservoir Gifted School is an exceptional middle school, with 98% of students proficient or better in ELA and 89.5% in Math.

However, the district as a whole lags behind state averages on standardized assessments, with significant performance gaps at the elementary and middle school levels. Many schools have high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which correlates with lower test scores. While the district's high schools have graduation rates on par with state averages, the data suggests that simply spending more money per student does not necessarily translate to better outcomes, and the district should examine how resources are allocated to support student learning more effectively.