Serving 269 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). 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 17:1 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 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Von Steuben Middle School's student population of 269 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
269 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Von Steuben Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Von Steuben Middle School is 0.52, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3414 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤1%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
6%
27%
Black
67%
17%
White
16%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
41%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Von Steuben Middle School's ranking?
Von Steuben Middle School is ranked #3414 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Von Steuben Middle School often compared to?
Von Steuben Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sterling Middle School, Reservoir Gifted School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 4% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Von Steuben Middle School?
269 students attend Von Steuben Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Von Steuben Middle School students are Black, 16% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Von Steuben Middle School?
Von Steuben Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Von Steuben Middle School offer ?
Von Steuben Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Von Steuben Middle School part of?
Von Steuben Middle School is part of Peoria SD 150 School District.
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