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Wilson Intermediate School
Middle School · Pekin Psd 108 · Pekin, IL
A Pekin Psd 108 middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
900 Koch St, Pekin, IL 61554
- Math 12% proficient (2021)
- Reading 19% proficient (2022)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wilson Intermediate School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 19% in 2022.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 40% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Wilson Intermediate 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- County Safety: Low188/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,484
Median home value
$123,500
Median rent
$814/mo
College educated
20%
Homeownership
71.5%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61554; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Baptist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 104 | Compare → |
| Washington Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 4–6 | 1.0 mi | 408 | Compare → |
| Georgetown Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 4–8 | 4.8 mi | 240 | Compare → |
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.
Pekin Psd 108
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #8 of 11
- District spending per student
- $16,904NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wilson Intermediate School is listed in Pekin PSD 108; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wilson Intermediate School
Wilson Intermediate School is a public middle school in Pekin, IL, part of Pekin Psd 108, serving approximately 585 students in grades 4th-6th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,589 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wilson Intermediate School
What grades does Wilson Intermediate School serve?
Wilson Intermediate School serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Wilson Intermediate School?
Wilson Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 585 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Intermediate School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wilson Intermediate School rank in IL?
Wilson Intermediate School ranks #3,589 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Wilson Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wilson Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Wilson Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wilson Intermediate School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wilson Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Wilson Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wilson Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Wilson Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wilson Intermediate School?
64.8% of students at Wilson Intermediate 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
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 585
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Tazewell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.4%
- Phone
- (309) 477-4722
- Area population (ZIP 61554)
- 40,783
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 42
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 61554; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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