For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 262 students in 61615, IL.
The top ranked public middle school in 61615, IL is Mark W Bills Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 61615 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 61615, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61615, IL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mark W Bills Middle School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6001 N Frostwood Pkwy
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-4437
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-4437
Grades: 5-8
| 262 students
61615, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P E R F E C T High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
2000 West Pioneer Parkway
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-7373
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-7373
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 61615, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 61615, IL include Mark W Bills Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 61615?
1 public middle schools are located in 61615.
What is the racial composition of students in 61615?
61615 public middle schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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