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Peoria Heights CUSD 325 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 727 students in Peoria Heights CUSD 325 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Peoria Heights CUSD 325 School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
727 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
56 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Peoria Heights CUSD 325 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#779 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)8%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.70
# American Indian Students
1 Student
4,556 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
103,630 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
61 Students
517,685 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
28%
# Black Students
170 Students
303,129 Students
% Black Students
23%
16%
# White Students
403 Students
837,178 Students
% White Students
56%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,684 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
83 Students
78,057 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
51
79,660
# Students in K Grade:
57
120,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
59
126,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
58
167,371
# Students in 3rd Grade:
53
130,316
# Students in 4th Grade:
42
130,337
# Students in 5th Grade:
57
129,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
47
132,189
# Students in 7th Grade:
52
135,696
# Students in 8th Grade:
48
137,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
55
149,483
# Students in 10th Grade:
41
150,499
# Students in 11th Grade:
54
146,819
# Students in 12th Grade:
53
144,755
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,633 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,172 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,633
$21,990
Spending / Student
$21,172
$21,244
Best Peoria Heights CUSD 325 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Peoria Heights High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
508 E Glen Ave
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 686-8803
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 686-8803
Grades: 9-12
| 203 students
Rank: #22.
Peoria Heights Grade School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Glen Ave
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 686-8809
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 686-8809
Grades: PK-8
| 524 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Peoria Heights CUSD 325 School District?
Peoria Heights CUSD 325 School District manages 2 public schools serving 727 students.
What is the rank of Peoria Heights CUSD 325 School District?
Peoria Heights CUSD 325 School District is ranked #776 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Peoria Heights CUSD 325 School District?
56% of Peoria Heights CUSD 325 School District students are White, 23% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Peoria Heights CUSD 325 School District?
Peoria Heights CUSD 325 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Peoria Heights CUSD 325 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,172 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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