Middle Schools in Peoria School District 150

The Peoria School District 150 in Illinois is home to 6 middle schools, serving students in grades 6-8. These schools include Sterling Middle School, Harold B Dawson Middle School, Reservoir Gifted School, Liberty Leadership Middle School, Mark W Bills Middle School, and Von Steuben Middle School.

The standout school in the district is Reservoir Gifted School, which consistently ranks among the top 10 middle schools in Illinois and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Reservoir Gifted School has significantly higher test scores compared to the district and state averages, with over 90% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Another school that stands out is Liberty Leadership Middle School, which has better test scores and a higher school ranking compared to the other middle schools in the district.

However, the data also reveals some concerning trends across the Peoria School District 150 middle schools. All the schools have a chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the middle schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The variation in spending per student and student-teacher ratios across the schools suggests that resource allocation within the district may not be equitable, which could contribute to the disparities in academic performance observed.