Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Cntr vs Harold B Dawson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Cntr
Peoria · Public elementary · Grades K–8
542 students
Harold B Dawson Middle School
West Peoria · Public middle · Grades 5–8
331 students
| Measure | Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Cntr Peoria, Illinois | Harold B Dawson Middle School West Peoria, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2089 of 2,303 | #658 of 670 |
| National rank | #47517 of 50,301 | #15088 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 542 | 331 |
| Enrollment | 542 | 331 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.3% | 92.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 4% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 4% |
| city | Peoria | West Peoria |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Cntr scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.2 vs 10.1).
- •Harold B Dawson Middle School does better on math proficiency (4% vs 3%).
- •Harold B Dawson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (10% vs 4%).
- •Harold B Dawson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.1% vs 92.3%).
- •Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Cntr does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.8).
- •Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Cntr is the larger school with 542 students compared with 331.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Cntr better than Harold B Dawson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Cntr ranks higher (15.2 vs 10.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Cntr and Harold B Dawson Middle School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Peoria and West Peoria in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Cntr: 542. Harold B Dawson Middle School: 331. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Cntr and Harold B Dawson Middle School rank in Illinois?
Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Cntr is 2089th of 2,303 and Harold B Dawson Middle School is 658th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).