Serving 263 students in grades 5-8, Mark W Bills 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mark W Bills Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mark W Bills Middle School's student population of 263 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
263 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mark W Bills Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mark W Bills Middle School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2453 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
10%
27%
Black
57%
17%
White
16%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
37%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mark W Bills Middle School's ranking?
Mark W Bills Middle School is ranked #2453 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Mark W Bills Middle School often compared to?
Mark W Bills Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rolling Acres Middle School, Charles A Lindbergh Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Mark W Bills Middle School?
263 students attend Mark W Bills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Mark W Bills Middle School students are Black, 16% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mark W Bills Middle School?
Mark W Bills Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mark W Bills Middle School offer ?
Mark W Bills Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Mark W Bills Middle School part of?
Mark W Bills Middle School is part of Peoria SD 150 School District.
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