Peoria SD 150

Peoria SD 150 serves 12,857 students across 32 schools in Illinois's Peoria County, with a student-teacher ratio of 15.0:1. The district experienced modest enrollment growth of 0.7% in the prior year, suggesting relative stability in student population.

Academic performance metrics indicate significant gaps compared to state averages. Math proficiency stands at 18.4% versus the Illinois average of 37.3%, while reading proficiency is 29.0% compared to 51.9% statewide. The graduation rate of 80.7% trails the state average of 88.0%, though the 5.3% dropout rate falls below state benchmarks. Chronic absenteeism at 32.6% represents a notable challenge affecting student engagement.

The district serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with 79.4% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, 22.5% of students receive special education services and 11.2% are English learners. Racial demographics show 54.8% Black, 17.4% White, 15.6% Hispanic, and 0.9% Asian students.

Financially, Peoria SD 150 operates with per-pupil spending of $15,594, below the state average of $18,095. The total budget of $282.5M relies on a balanced funding model: 44.0% from local sources, 33.7% from state funds, and 22.3% from federal revenue. This revenue structure reflects moderate reliance on local property tax support relative to state and federal contributions.