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Mark W Bills Middle School

6001 N Frostwood Pkwy, Peoria, IL 61615Peoria SD 150 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 05–08Non-Charter
262
Students
Total enrolled
$19,209
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 34% vs nat'l
19.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 28% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 262 students in grades 05–08 in Peoria, Illinois.
34% above average funding
District spends $19,209 per pupil, 34% more than the national average of $14,347.
19.8 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Mark W Bills Middle School is a mid-sized middle in Peoria, Illinois, serving grades 05–08 with 262 students. The district invests $19,209 per student — 34% above the national average of $14,347, with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 75% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Mark W Bills Middle School

262
Total Students
19.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
75%
Free Lunch
13
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (05–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution138 male · 124 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility75%
National avg 52% · 196 students
Student Composition
21%
9%
57%
11%
Asian2%
White21%
Hispanic / Latino9%
Black57%
Multiracial11%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 173123005336

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,209Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$19,209
State avg
$20,102
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,452
Student Support$3,650
Administration$2,305
Operations$2,881
Other$1,921
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $19,209 spent per student, an estimated $8,509 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
40%
42%
State government
40.4%
Local (property tax)
41.8%
Federal programs
17.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $19,209/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 75% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Lincoln SchoolGlen Oak Comm Learning CntrThe Elise Ford Allen AcademyAnnie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Cntr
+9 more
↓
Middle
Sterling Middle SchoolHarold B Dawson Middle SchoolReservoir Gifted SchoolVon Steuben Middle School
+1 more
↓
High School
Richwoods High SchoolPeoria High SchoolManual High SchoolQuest Charter School Academy
+5 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades05 – 08
Location—
CountyPeoria County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictPeoria SD 150 →
Phone: (309)693-4437
NCES ID: 173123005336
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Peoria seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Peoria SD 150
High
Richwoods High School
1,580 students · 09–12
● 51 opp46% FRL
High
Peoria High School
1,447 students · 09–12
● 39 opp82% FRL
Elem
Lincoln School
727 students · KG–08
● 32 opp91% FRL
Elem
Glen Oak Comm Learning Cntr
709 students · KG–08
● 32 opp92% FRL
High
Manual High School
656 students · 09–12
● 37 opp87% FRL
Elem
The Elise Ford Allen Academy
624 students · KG–08
● 37 opp93% FRL
Elem
Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Cntr
574 students · KG–08
● 37 opp92% FRL
Other
Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr
495 students · PK–PK
● 37 opp80% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
6001 N Frostwood Pkwy, Peoria, IL 61615
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.