East Peoria School District 86

The East Peoria School District 86 in Illinois consists of 7 schools, including 6 elementary schools and 1 middle school. The district serves students from early childhood through 8th grade, providing educational opportunities in the East Peoria area.

Among the standout schools in the district, P.L. Bolin Elementary School consistently performs above the district and state averages on standardized tests, with strong proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. Glendale Elementary School also stands out, ranking among the top elementary schools in the state and demonstrating solid academic achievement. In contrast, Lincoln Elementary School and Don D. Shute Elementary School lag behind the district and state averages in test scores.

The data reveals significant variation in school performance within the district, with factors such as chronic absenteeism rates and the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch appearing to correlate with academic achievement. The district's sole middle school, Central Junior High School, also stands out with its relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending, though its test scores are below the state average. Overall, the data suggests opportunities for the district to identify and replicate the practices of its higher-performing schools to raise the overall academic achievement across the district.