D
Needs Improvement
45/100

Peoria Heights Grade School

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 500 E Glen Ave, Peoria Heights, IL 61616
Overall
D
45/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.7 grade levels below the U.S. average · 29th percentile in Illinois
Growth
C
Students gain 0.59 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 24th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Illinois schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

45
Repit Score
out of 100
524
Students
enrolled
14.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%29/1001.7 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%24/100Students gain 0.59 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.12 in 2009–19; 9th percentile in Illinois (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 66% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Illinois schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −10 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Illinois. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency14% (−12 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency7% (−15 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Illinois state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White17%8%reading -21 pts, math -23 pts11th percentile (list)
Black5%5%reading -6 pts, math -1 pts41st percentile (list)
Multiracial15%5%reading -17 pts, math -20 pts21st percentile (list)
Low-income12%8%reading -18 pts, math -16 pts26th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 500 E Glen Ave
City Peoria Heights
ZIP Code 61616
District 1731270
NCES School ID 173127004474
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 61616

Understanding the community around Peoria Heights Grade School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $59,286
Per Capita Income $41,851
Poverty Rate 7.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.5%
High School or Higher 95.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $105,300
Median Rent $889
Owner-Occupied 62.4%
Renter-Occupied 37.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Peoria Heights Grade School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.3%
Female 47.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 55.2%
Black 25.4%
Two or More Races 10.1%
Hispanic/Latino 8.6%
Asian 0.4%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 524
Teachers (FTE) 36.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Peoria Heights Grade School?
Peoria Heights Grade School has a Repit School Score of 45 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Peoria Heights Grade School?
Peoria Heights Grade School has 524 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1.
What grades does Peoria Heights Grade School serve?
Peoria Heights Grade School serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Peoria Heights Grade School receive per student?
Peoria Heights Grade School receives $19,696 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Peoria Heights Grade School in 61616 ▼
Avg Home Value
$123,646
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,206
1-Year Change
+10.4%
% Renters
37.6%

Other Schools in 61616

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026