D
Needs Improvement
37/100

Von Steuben Middle School

📚 05 – 08 🏫 School
📍 801 E Forrest Hill Ave, Peoria, IL 61603
Overall
D
37/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 7th percentile in Illinois
Growth
D
Students gain 0.79 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 20th 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

37
Repit Score
out of 100
240
Students
enrolled
13.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%7/1003.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%20/100Students gain 0.79 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.78 in 2009–19; 26th percentile in Illinois (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%89/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 88% 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 −13 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 proficiency1% (−26 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency1% (−22 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
White5%5%reading -33 pts, math -26 pts1st percentile (list)
Black3%3%reading -9 pts, math -3 pts14th percentile (list)
Hispanic10%10%reading -9 pts, math -2 pts34th percentile (list)
Multiracial10%10%reading -22 pts, math -15 pts20th percentile (list)
Low-income3%3%reading -28 pts, math -21 pts6th 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 801 E Forrest Hill Ave
City Peoria
ZIP Code 61603
District 1731230
NCES School ID 173123005326
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 61603

Understanding the community around Von Steuben Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $41,069
Per Capita Income $22,682
Poverty Rate 22.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 13.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.6%
High School or Higher 85.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $69,600
Median Rent $961
Owner-Occupied 47.8%
Renter-Occupied 52.2%
View full data for ZIP 61603 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Von Steuben Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.1%
Female 52.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 66.3%
White 14.2%
Two or More Races 12.1%
Hispanic/Latino 5.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian 0.4%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 240
Teachers (FTE) 17.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Von Steuben Middle School?
Von Steuben Middle School has a Repit School Score of 37 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 Von Steuben Middle School?
Von Steuben Middle School has 240 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1.
What grades does Von Steuben Middle School serve?
Von Steuben Middle School serves grades 05 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Von Steuben Middle School receive per student?
Von Steuben Middle School receives $19,209 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Von Steuben Middle School in 61603 ▼
Avg Home Value
$66,119
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,168
1-Year Change
+18.0%
% Renters
52.2%

Other Schools in 61603

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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