Very Good
#957 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 25% in state
Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch
Middle School · Pleasant Valley Sd 62 · Peoria, IL
A Pleasant Valley Sd 62 middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3314 W Richwoods Blvd, Peoria, IL 61604
- Math 8% proficient (2021)
- Reading 24% proficient (2022)
- 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch score 16% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 4%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 24% across the 6-year record (2017–2022).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2017-2021) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 11 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch 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 21Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat 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
$50,628
Median home value
$100,000
Median rent
$904/mo
College educated
22.2%
Homeownership
68.1%
Poverty rate
19.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61604; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 5–8 | 1.1 mi | 350 | Compare → |
| Daarul Uloom Islamic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.5private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 158 | Compare → |
| Harold B Dawson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | 5–8 | 2.3 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| Mark W Bills Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 5–8 | 2.4 mi | 262 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pleasant Valley Sd 62
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $17,272NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 41.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch is listed in Pleasant Valley SD 62; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch
Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch is a public middle school in Peoria, IL, part of Pleasant Valley Sd 62, serving approximately 189 students in grades 4th-8th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #957 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2021) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch
What grades does Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch serve?
Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch?
Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch has an enrollment of approximately 189 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch rank in IL?
Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch ranks #957 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2021) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch a charter school?
No, Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch a Title I school?
No, Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch?
98.9% of students at Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch 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
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 189
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Peoria County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.6%
- Phone
- (309) 679-0634
- Area population (ZIP 61604)
- 27,502
- Area average commute
- 17.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 61604; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2021, multi-year average, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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