F E Peacock Middle School

301 E North St
Itasca, IL 60143
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 318 students in grades 6-8, F E Peacock Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 318 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 20% in IL
  • : 28% (Top 20%)
  • : 46% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

F E Peacock Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

F E Peacock Middle School's student population of 318 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
318 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

F E Peacock Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of F E Peacock Middle School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#561 out of 3426 schools
(Top 20%)
(22-23)
28%
27%
46%
30%
55-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
6%
Hispanic
17%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
71%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.46
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
4%
27%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is F E Peacock Middle School's ranking?
F E Peacock Middle School is ranked #561 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend F E Peacock Middle School?
318 students attend F E Peacock Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of F E Peacock Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of F E Peacock Middle School?
F E Peacock Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does F E Peacock Middle School offer ?
F E Peacock Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is F E Peacock Middle School part of?
F E Peacock Middle School is part of Itasca SD 10 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 318 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 28% (Top 20%)
  • : 46% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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