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Harold B Dawson Middle School

PublicRegularGrades 5–8
West Peoria, Illinois · Peoria SD 150
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students331
Student:Teacher15.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch92%
Title INo
Harold B Dawson
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
331
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
92%+38.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
5–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Harold B Dawson Middle School is a public middle serving grades 5–8 in West Peoria, Illinois. The school enrolls 331 students. It is part of the Peoria SD 150 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
92% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span5–8
DistrictPeoria SD 150
County17143
CityWest Peoria
ZIP61604
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173123005329

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment331
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino4.7%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian68.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native13.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
Two or More Races12.6%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
4.7%
Black
0.0%
Asian
68.5%
Two+
12.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %92%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)