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Mark W Bills Middle School

PublicRegularGrades 5–8
Peoria, Illinois · Peoria SD 150
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students258
Student:Teacher11.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch75%
Title INo
Mark W Bills
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
258
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
75%+21.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
5–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Mark W Bills Middle School is a public middle serving grades 5–8 in Peoria, Illinois. The school enrolls 258 students. It is part of the Peoria SD 150 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span5–8
DistrictPeoria SD 150
County17143
CityPeoria
ZIP61615
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173123005336

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment258
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino11.8%
Black / African American2.2%
Asian53.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native17.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races14.5%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
11.8%
Black
2.2%
Asian
53.9%
Two+
14.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %75%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)