Blaine-sumner Middle School serves 319 students in grades 5-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
319 students

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
4%
28%

Black
88%
16%

White
8%
45%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Blaine-sumner Middle School?
319 students attend Blaine-sumner Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Blaine-sumner Middle School students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blaine-sumner Middle School?
Blaine-sumner Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blaine-sumner Middle School offer ?
Blaine-sumner Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Blaine-sumner Middle School part of?
Blaine-sumner Middle School is part of Peoria School District 150.
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