Pekin Psd 108 School District
School District · Pekin, Illinois
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 4 mid
Enrollment
3,177
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 4 mid
Enrollment
3,177
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#424 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,904
+$214 vs Illinois median
District size
3,177 students
Much larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Pekin Psd 108 ranks #424 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Pekin Psd 108's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Scott Altman Primary School (8.1/10), C B Smith Elem School (7.1/10), and L E Starke Elem School (6.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.1/10 despite 78% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Pekin Psd 108 schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +19.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Pekin Psd 108 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Pekin Psd 108
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scott Altman Primary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | C B Smith Elem School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 3 | L E Starke Elem School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Washington Intermediate School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Edison Junior High School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Broadmoor Junior High School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Wilson Intermediate School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Willow Elem School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Jefferson Elem School | 4.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Dirksen Elementary School | 3.8 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Pekin Psd 108
Pekin Psd 108 is a Pekin, Illinois school district serving 11 schools.The district educates 3,177 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1. District-level spending was $16,904 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Pekin Psd 108 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Scott Altman Primary School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Pekin Psd 108 students show an average math proficiency of 34.6% and ELA proficiency of 39.4%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 4 middle schools.
District Map
Schools in Pekin Psd 108, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Pekin Psd 108 with test data.
Schools in Pekin Psd 108
11 schoolsElementary Schools6
Middle Schools4
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Pekin
- Total Enrollment
- 3,177
- Teachers (FTE)
- 223
- District spending per student
- $16,904NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 14.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pekin Psd 108?
Pekin Psd 108 has 11 schools in total — 6 elementary, 4 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Pekin Psd 108?
The average composite rating for Pekin Psd 108 is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Pekin Psd 108?
Pekin Psd 108's district-level spending was $16,904 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pekin Psd 108?
The average student-teacher ratio in Pekin Psd 108 is 14.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Pekin Psd 108?
Scott Altman Primary School is the highest-rated school in Pekin Psd 108 with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Pekin Psd 108?
Across schools in Pekin Psd 108 with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Pekin Psd 108 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Pekin Psd 108 has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 34.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 39.4%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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