Harold B Dawson Middle School

Public 5-8

 2708 W Rohmann Ave
       West Peoria, IL  61604-4921


(309) 672-6506

District: Peoria School District 150

SchoolDigger Rank:
1210th of 1,367 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,699 Help


Students who attend Harold B Dawson Middle School usually attend:

High:    Peoria High School

Feeder schools for Harold B Dawson Middle School:

Elementary:    Whittier Primary School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.4 Help
Number of students:  360

Racial breakdown:

African American:
65.0%
White:
13.6%
Two or more races:
13.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87.8% Help


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Compare Details Harold B Dawson Middle School ranks worse than 88.5% of middle schools in Illinois. It also ranks 4th among 6 ranked middle schools in the Peoria School District 150. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.76. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Harold B Dawson Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (65%), two or more races (13.6%), White (13.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 87.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Peoria School District 150. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harold B Dawson Middle School is 19.4. 4 middle schools in the Peoria School District 150 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harold B Dawson Middle School is $11,699, which is the lowest among 6 middle schools in the Peoria School District 150!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Harold B Dawson Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Harold B Dawson Middle School 1210th of 1367 Illinois public middle schools. (See Harold B Dawson Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Multi-racial students:
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Disabled students:
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African American students:
White students:


Peoria School District 150:

SchoolDigger ranks Peoria School District 150 788th of 823 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Harold B Dawson Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Harold B Dawson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 54.91 602nd 1185 49.2%
2004 61.22 538th 1204 55.3%
2005 36.26 841st 1209 30.4%
2006 37.84 899th 1272 29.3%
2007 26.61 1016th 1287 21.1%
2008 25.51 1030th 1293 20.3%
2009 25.45 1048th 1318 20.5%
2010 27.23 1050th 1327 20.9%
2011 42.94 881st 1344 34.4%
2012 18.18 1188th 1365 13.0%
2013 20.67 1137th 1367 16.8%
2014 14.08 1195th 1322 9.6%
2015 18.49 1101st 1302 15.4%
2016 13.00 1204th 1294 7.0%
2017 14.67 1159th 1293 10.4%
2018 11.85 1215th 1293 6.0%
2019 12.68 1252nd 1356 7.7%
2021 14.06 1152nd 1241 7.2%
2022 11.65 1332nd 1369 2.7%
2023 15.76 1210th 1367 11.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Harold B Dawson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.74 154th 164 6.1%
2019 14.96 154th 179 14.0%
2022 11.56 189th 195 3.1%
2023 14.33 176th 194 9.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Harold B Dawson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.79 496th 602 17.6%
2019 27.48 650th 792 17.9%
2021 25.59 501st 548 8.6%
2022 26.86 654th 781 16.3%
2023 23.41 683rd 805 15.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harold B Dawson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.30 1102nd 1161 5.1%
2019 15.70 1133rd 1217 6.9%
2021 19.78 920th 1019 9.7%
2022 14.75 1187th 1221 2.8%
2023 20.04 1086th 1234 12.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Harold B Dawson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.63 1152nd 1226 6.0%
2019 15.13 1132nd 1276 11.3%
2021 12.16 969th 1017 4.7%
2022 11.95 1231st 1286 4.3%
2023 14.43 1158th 1275 9.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Harold B Dawson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.95 466th 674 30.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Harold B Dawson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.68 1131st 1223 7.5%
2019 11.90 1228th 1296 5.2%
2021 13.49 989th 1048 5.6%
2022 12.61 1234th 1286 4.0%
2023 18.28 1104th 1292 14.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Harold B Dawson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.23 482nd 511 5.7%
2019 23.09 500th 565 11.5%
2021 25.31 339th 385 11.9%
2022 22.31 541st 573 5.6%
2023 26.01 474th 569 16.7%
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Rank History for White students at Harold B Dawson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.65 764th 889 14.1%
2019 23.93 722nd 905 20.2%
2022 9.05 868th 898 3.3%
2023 29.12 653rd 895 27.0%
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Enrollment information for Harold B Dawson Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 209 125 5 3 n/a n/a n/a 0 342
1990 205 116 4 3 n/a n/a n/a 0 328
1991 197 118 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 319
1992 187 102 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 291
1993 173 79 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 253
1994 179 102 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 285
1995 143 91 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 238
1996 143 91 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 238
1997 133 95 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 232
1998 124 101 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 229
1999 120 97 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 221
2000 131 93 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 229
2001 123 88 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 215
2002 139 126 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 270
2003 139 126 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 270
2004 125 123 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 251
2005 115 141 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 262
2006 110 153 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 269
2007 105 166 4 6 0 n/a n/a 1 282
2008 91 187 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 288
2009 85 175 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 269
2010 82 177 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 266
2011 68 144 0 12 2 0 19 0 245
2012 78 214 3 16 1 0 26 0 338
2013 87 211 3 22 1 0 33 0 357
2014 83 271 1 20 0 0 34 0 409
2015 76 230 1 18 0 0 30 0 355
2016 69 218 1 17 0 0 24 0 329
2017 73 261 2 24 0 0 46 0 406
2018 56 236 2 27 1 0 40 0 362
2019 42 240 2 26 1 1 40 0 352
2020 42 240 1 16 0 1 38 0 338
2021 49 239 0 16 0 2 44 0 350
2022 51 241 0 23 1 2 50 0 368
2023 49 234 1 25 1 1 49 0 360

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Harold B Dawson Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 342 18.0 19.0 n/a
1990 328 20.0 16.4 n/a
1991 319 20.0 15.9 n/a
1992 291 18.0 16.1 n/a
1993 253 15.0 16.9 n/a
1994 285 17.0 16.8 n/a
1995 238 16.0 14.9 n/a
1996 238 16.0 14.9 n/a
1997 232 17.0 13.6 n/a
1998 229 18.0 12.7 n/a
1999 221 18.0 12.3 n/a
2000 229 16.5 13.9 n/a
2001 215 17.0 12.6 n/a
2002 270 17.0 15.9 60.7
2003 270 17.0 15.9 60.7
2004 251 18.0 13.9 64.9
2005 262 16.0 16.4 66.4
2006 269 16.1 16.7 66.5
2007 282 12.0 23.5 73.7
2008 288 13.0 22.2 68.1
2009 269 18.7 14.4 55.8
2010 266 18.0 14.7 82.7
2011 245 20.0 12.2 83.7
2012 338 23.0 14.6 76
2013 357 22.5 15.8 78.2
2014 409 24.0 17.0 79
2015 355 26.0 13.6 80.8
2016 329 24.0 13.7 72.9
2017 406 29.1 13.9 77.1
2018 362 27.2 13.2 77.9
2019 352 25.0 14.0 78.7
2020 338 22.2 15.1 91.4
2021 350 n/a n/a n/a
2022 368 18.7 19.6 90.2
2023 360 18.5 19.4 87.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Harold B Dawson Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 342 18.0 19.0 n/a
1990 328 20.0 16.4 n/a
1991 319 20.0 15.9 n/a
1992 291 18.0 16.1 n/a
1993 253 15.0 16.9 n/a
1994 285 17.0 16.8 n/a
1995 238 16.0 14.9 n/a
1996 238 16.0 14.9 n/a
1997 232 17.0 13.6 n/a
1998 229 18.0 12.7 n/a
1999 221 18.0 12.3 n/a
2000 229 16.5 13.9 n/a
2001 215 17.0 12.6 n/a
2002 270 17.0 15.9 60.7
2003 270 17.0 15.9 60.7
2004 251 18.0 13.9 64.9
2005 262 16.0 16.4 66.4
2006 269 16.1 16.7 66.5
2007 282 12.0 23.5 73.7
2008 288 13.0 22.2 68.1
2009 269 18.7 14.4 55.8
2010 266 18.0 14.7 82.7
2011 245 20.0 12.2 83.7
2012 338 23.0 14.6 76
2013 357 22.5 15.8 78.2
2014 409 24.0 17.0 79
2015 355 26.0 13.6 80.8
2016 329 24.0 13.7 72.9
2017 406 29.1 13.9 77.1
2018 362 27.2 13.2 77.9
2019 352 25.0 14.0 78.7
2020 338 22.2 15.1 91.4
2021 350 n/a n/a n/a
2022 368 18.7 19.6 90.2
2023 360 18.5 19.4 87.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Harold B Dawson Middle School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201597.5%97.7%97.7%97.7%77.3%97.7%95.5%
2016100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%85.2%99.1%14.8%24.5%
201799.7%99.1%99.1%99.1%77.3%98.8%100.0%48.2%
201898.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%73.9%97.2%98.2%68.3%
201998.6%99.1%99.1%99.1%74.9%98.9%99.1%68.6%
202194.4%93.8%93.8%93.8%93.5%93.5%94.4%59.8%
202297.7%97.7%97.7%97.7%97.7%97.7%97.7%67.9%
202395.7%95.9%95.9%95.9%96.5%95.9%96.5%63.2%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Harold B Dawson Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,013 (17.3%) $9,592 (82.7%) $11,604
2020 $1,826 (16.7%) $9,100 (83.3%) $10,926
2021 $2,296 (17.6%) $10,762 (82.4%) $13,058
2022 $2,296 (17.6%) $10,762 (82.4%) $13,058
2023 $1,282 (11.0%) $10,416 (89.0%) $11,699

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Harold B Dawson Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1252nd of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 1210th of 1367 Middle schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Harold B Dawson Middle School)6.13.7
 2.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Peoria School District 150)18.414.7
 3.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Harold B Dawson Middle School)00
   5th Grade Mathematics (Peoria School District 150)15.29.8
 5.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Harold B Dawson Middle School)15.118.2
 3.1%
   5th Grade Science (Peoria School District 150)34.127.7
 6.4%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Harold B Dawson Middle School)10.48.5
 1.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Peoria School District 150)12.713.8
 1.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Harold B Dawson Middle School)1.31.1
 0.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Peoria School District 150)97.1
 1.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Harold B Dawson Middle School)13.112
 1.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Peoria School District 150)1916.2
 2.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Harold B Dawson Middle School)7.11.3
 5.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Peoria School District 150)15.612
 3.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Harold B Dawson Middle School)11.526.1
 14.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Peoria School District 150)19.520.8
 1.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Harold B Dawson Middle School)5.80
 5.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Peoria School District 150)18.313.5
 4.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Harold B Dawson Middle School)15.624.1
 8.5%
   8th Grade Science (Peoria School District 150)30.825.4
 5.4%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students352360
 2.3%
African American240234
 2.5%
American Indian11
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic2625
 3.8%
Pacific Islander11
White4249
 16.7%
Two or More Races4049
 22.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78.7%87.8%
 9.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 360 students attended Harold B Dawson Middle School.

Students who attend Harold B Dawson Middle School usually go on to attend Peoria High School

Students at Harold B Dawson Middle School are 65% African American, 14% White, 14% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic.

Harold B Dawson Middle School ranks in the bottom 11.5% of Illinois middle schools.


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