Rolling Acres Middle School

5617 N Merrimac Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 321 students in grades 5-12, Rolling Acres 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 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 321 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : Rolling Acres Middle School serves the northern part of Peoria, IL, covering an area of approximately 4.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.7 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, reaching up to 5.5 miles at its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Rolling Acres Middle School's student population of 321 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
321 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Motto
Where it's always a GREAT day to be a Cougar!

School Rankings

Rolling Acres Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rolling Acres Middle School is 0.66, 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)
#2642 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
13%
27%
12%
30%
30-34%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
11%
29%
Black
51%
16%
White
24%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
(22-23)
39.9%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rolling Acres Middle School's ranking?
Rolling Acres Middle School is ranked #2642 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Rolling Acres Middle School often compared to?
Rolling Acres Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mark W Bills Middle School, Liberty Leadership Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Rolling Acres Middle School?
321 students attend Rolling Acres Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Rolling Acres Middle School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rolling Acres Middle School?
Rolling Acres Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rolling Acres Middle School offer ?
Rolling Acres Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Rolling Acres Middle School part of?
Rolling Acres Middle School is part of Peoria SD 150 School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 321 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : Rolling Acres Middle School serves the northern part of Peoria, IL, covering an area of approximately 4.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.7 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, reaching up to 5.5 miles at its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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