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Peoria SD 150 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 31 public schools serving 12,314 students in Peoria SD 150 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
51±¬ÁÏs in Peoria SD 150 School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
31 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
12,314 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
822 Teachers
136,665 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Peoria SD 150 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has increased from 65% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#737 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
50%
Graduation Rate
81%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
14%
28%
% Black
56%
16%
% White
19%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,943 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,002 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$283 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$259 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,943
$21,990
Spending / Student
$21,002
$21,244
Best Peoria SD 150 School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reservoir Gifted School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3706 N Grand Blvd
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 672-6563
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 672-6563
Gr: 5-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Woodruff Career & Tech Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Ne Perry Ave
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6665
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6665
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #33.
Kellar Primary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6413 N Mount Hawley Rd
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4439
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4439
Gr: K-4 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Diploma Degree North Campus
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5407 N University St
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 672-6776
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 672-6776
Gr: 11-12
Rank: #55.
Northmoor Primary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1819 W Northmoor Rd
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 692-9481
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 692-9481
Gr: K-4 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
Richwoods High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6301 N University St
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4400
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,576 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
Charter Oak Primary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5221 W Timberedge Dr
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-4433
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-4433
Gr: K-4 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #88.
Liberty Leadership Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6327 N Sheridan Rd
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4427
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4427
Gr: 5-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1419 S Folkers Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6725
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6725
Gr: 1-12
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Knoxville Cntr Student Success
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2628 N Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 439-0000
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 439-0000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Robert A Jamieson School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2721 W Richwoods Blvd
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6594
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6594
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #1212.
Online Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3202 N Wisconsin Ave
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6758
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6758
Gr: K-12
Rank: #1313.
Mark W Bills Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6001 N Frostwood Pkwy
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-4437
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-4437
Gr: 5-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1414.
Rolling Acres Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5617 N Merrimac Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 689-1100
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 689-1100
Gr: 5-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1515.
Hines Primary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4603 N Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 672-6525
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 672-6525
Gr: K-4 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1616.
Whittier Primary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1619 W Fredonia Ave
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6569
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6569
Gr: K-4 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1717.
Dr. C.t. Vivian Primary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
918 W Florence Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6531
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6531
Gr: PK-4 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1818.
Franklin Primary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
807 W Columbia Ter
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 682-2693
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 682-2693
Gr: K-4 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Dr Maude A Sanders Primary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1907 W Forrest Hill Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6571
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6571
Gr: K-4 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Manual High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
811 S Griswold St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6600
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2121.
Sterling Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2315 N Sterling Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6557
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6557
Gr: 5-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2222.
Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Center
(Math: 3% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2727 W Krause Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6522
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6522
Gr: K-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2323.
Von Steuben Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 E Forrest Hill Ave
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6561
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6561
Gr: 5-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2424.
Lincoln School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 Mary St
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6542
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6542
Gr: K-8 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2525.
Trewyn Primary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 2%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1419 S Folkers Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6500
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6500
Gr: K-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Harold B Dawson Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2708 W Rohmann Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6506
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6506
Gr: 5-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Peoria High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1615 N North St
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6630
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6630
Gr: 9-12 | 1,483 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2828.
Glen Oak Comm Learning Center
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 2%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2100 N Wisconsin Ave
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6518
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6518
Gr: K-8 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2929.
The Elise Ford Allen Academy
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: ≤1%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1704 W Aiken Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6574
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6574
Gr: K-8 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Knoxville Safe School Program
Alternative School
2628 N Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 439-0000
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 439-0000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
800 W Romeo B Garrett Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6810
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6810
Gr: PK | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Peoria SD 150 School District?
Peoria SD 150 School District manages 31 public schools serving 12,314 students.
What is the rank of Peoria SD 150 School District?
Peoria SD 150 School District is ranked #783 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Peoria SD 150 School District?
56% of Peoria SD 150 School District students are Black, 19% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Peoria SD 150 School District?
Peoria SD 150 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Peoria SD 150 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,002 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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