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Limestone Community High School

High School · Limestone Chsd 310 · Peoria, IL

A Limestone Chsd 310 high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4201 Airport Rd, Peoria, IL 61607

  • Math 17% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 20% proficient (2022)
  • 4/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.57 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency19% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
College Readiness3.5Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation10.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1
District spending per student$15,791
Chronic Absenteeism46.3%

Students at Limestone Community High School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency17%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency20%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
48%
ELA
54%
2010
Math
45%
ELA
50%
2011
Math
43%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
46%
ELA
54%
2013
Math
39%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
11%
2015
Math
6%
ELA
20%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
20%
ELA
31%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2022
ELA
20%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

51.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Limestone Community High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 32Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,678/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Peoria), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$75,845

Median home value

$155,200

Median rent

$1,014/mo

College educated

24.6%

Homeownership

85.6%

Poverty rate

6.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61607; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
10.4% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics11sports offered
5 boys'·6 girls'·25 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
New Life Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition4.8private2–123.0 mi36Compare →
Manual High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.19–123.8 mi713Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Limestone Chsd 310

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$15,791NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Limestone Community High School is listed in Limestone CHSD 310; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Limestone Community High School

Limestone Community High School is a public high school in Peoria, IL, part of Limestone Chsd 310, serving approximately 921 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,684 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Limestone Community High School

What grades does Limestone Community High School serve?

Limestone Community High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Limestone Community High School?

Limestone Community High School has an enrollment of approximately 921 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Limestone Community High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Limestone Community High School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Limestone Community High School rank in IL?

Limestone Community High School ranks #2,684 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Limestone Community High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Limestone Community High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Limestone Community High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Limestone Community High School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Limestone Community High School a charter school?

No, Limestone Community High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Limestone Community High School a Title I school?

No, Limestone Community High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Limestone Community High School?

51.7% of students at Limestone Community High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
921
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
67
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Peoria County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
46.3%
Area population (ZIP 61607)
10,734
Area average commute
22.2 min
Area median age
44.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61607; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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