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Kellar Primary School vs. Liberty Leadership Middle School

Should you attend Kellar Primary School or Liberty Leadership Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Kellar Primary School
6413 N Mount Hawley Rd
Peoria, IL 61614
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Liberty Leadership Middle School
6327 N Sheridan Rd
Peoria, IL 61614
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Kellar Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Liberty Leadership Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 351 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Kellar Primary 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 286 students in grades 5-8, Liberty Leadership Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower 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 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-4
5-8
Total Students
351 students
286 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kellar Primary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Liberty Leadership Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kellar Primary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Liberty Leadership Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kellar Primary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Liberty Leadership Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kellar Primary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Peoria SD 150 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Leadership Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Peoria SD 150 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#566 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
#2223 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kellar Primary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Liberty Leadership Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 20% in IL)(20-21 School Year Data)
9%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kellar Primary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Peoria SD 150 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Liberty Leadership Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Peoria SD 150 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
40-44%
(Top 30% in IL)
28%
(Top 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kellar Primary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Peoria SD 150 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Liberty Leadership Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Peoria SD 150 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in IL)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Kellar Primary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Liberty Leadership Middle School by grade.
Pre-K Students
2
-
Kindergarten Students
68
-
Grade 1 Students
65
-
Grade 2 Students
79
-
Grade 3 Students
73
-
Grade 4 Students
64
-
Grade 5 Students
-
70
Grade 6 Students
-
64
Grade 7 Students
-
63
Grade 8 Students
-
88
Grade 11 Students
-
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kellar Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Peoria SD 150 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Liberty Leadership Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Peoria SD 150 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kellar Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Peoria SD 150 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Liberty Leadership Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Peoria SD 150 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
33%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kellar Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Peoria SD 150 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Liberty Leadership Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Peoria SD 150 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
47%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kellar Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Peoria SD 150 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Liberty Leadership Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Peoria SD 150 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kellar Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Peoria SD 150 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Liberty Leadership Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Peoria SD 150 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.66
0.74
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kellar Primary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Peoria SD 150 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Liberty Leadership Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Peoria SD 150 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
38%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kellar Primary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Peoria SD 150 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Liberty Leadership Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Peoria SD 150 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
(13-14 School Year Data)
7%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kellar Primary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Peoria SD 150 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Liberty Leadership Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Peoria SD 150 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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