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Reservoir Gifted School vs. Von Steuben Middle School

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School Overview

School
Reservoir Gifted School
3706 N Grand Blvd
Peoria, IL 61614
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Von Steuben Middle School
801 E Forrest Hill Ave
Peoria, IL 61603
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Reservoir Gifted School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 292 students in grades 5-8, Reservoir Gifted School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 240 students in grades 5-8, Von Steuben 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 2% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 4% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
5-8
5-8
Total Students
292 students
240 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Reservoir Gifted School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Von Steuben Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Reservoir Gifted School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Von Steuben Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
17 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Reservoir Gifted School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Von Steuben Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Reservoir Gifted School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Peoria School District 150 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 Von Steuben Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Peoria School District 150 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#20 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 1%)
#3509 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Reservoir Gifted School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Von Steuben Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
73%
(Top 1% in IL)
2%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Reservoir Gifted School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Peoria School District 150 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Von Steuben Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Peoria School District 150 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
87%
(Top 1% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
4%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Reservoir Gifted School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Peoria School District 150 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 Von Steuben Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Peoria School District 150 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 1% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Reservoir Gifted School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Von Steuben Middle School by grade.
Grade 5 Students
83
53
Grade 6 Students
77
57
Grade 7 Students
68
74
Grade 8 Students
63
53
Grade 9 Students
1
1
Grade 10 Students
-
1
Grade 11 Students
-
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Reservoir Gifted School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Peoria School District 150 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 Von Steuben Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Peoria School District 150 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Reservoir Gifted School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Peoria School District 150 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 Von Steuben Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Peoria School District 150 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
14%
66%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Reservoir Gifted School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Peoria School District 150 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 Von Steuben Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Peoria School District 150 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
61%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Reservoir Gifted School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Peoria School District 150 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 Von Steuben Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Peoria School District 150 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
12%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Reservoir Gifted School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Peoria School District 150 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 Von Steuben Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Peoria School District 150 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.59
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of Reservoir Gifted School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Peoria School District 150 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 Von Steuben Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Peoria School District 150 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
25%
81%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Reservoir Gifted School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Peoria School District 150 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 Von Steuben Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Peoria School District 150 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
(13-14 School Year Data)
41%
(11-12 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Reservoir Gifted School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Peoria School District 150 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 Von Steuben Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Peoria School District 150 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2011-12 school year.
 
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