Summary:
The 61603 zip code area of Peoria, Illinois is served by a single middle school, Von Steuben Middle School, which is part of the Peoria School District 150. This middle school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past three years and faces significant academic challenges, with proficiency rates well below state averages across all subject areas and grade levels.
Von Steuben Middle School has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% and serves a high-need student population, with 87.92% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Despite relatively high spending per student ($18,914) and a low student-teacher ratio (13.9), the school's academic performance remains poor, suggesting that factors beyond just funding and staffing may be contributing to the school's challenges. The school's declining statewide ranking, from 1300 out of 1367 Illinois middle schools in 2022-2023 to 1236 out of 1368 in 2024-2025, is a concerning trend that indicates the school is not keeping pace with other middle schools in the state.
Overall, the data suggests that Von Steuben Middle School is struggling to provide a high-quality education to its students, and significant interventions and support may be needed to improve academic outcomes and address the school's challenges. While the school's performance is concerning, it is important to note that the data does not indicate any correlation between the school's performance and the racial makeup of its student population.
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