Harold B Dawson Middle School vs Pleasant Hill Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harold B Dawson Middle School
West Peoria · Public middle · Grades 5–8
331 students
Pleasant Hill Elem School
Peoria · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
164 students
| Measure | Harold B Dawson Middle School West Peoria, Illinois | Pleasant Hill Elem School Peoria, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #658 of 670 | #2081 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #15088 of 15,369 | #47403 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 331 | 164 |
| Enrollment | 331 | 164 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.1% | 95.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 12% |
| city | West Peoria | Peoria |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Hill Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.5 vs 10.1).
- •Pleasant Hill Elem School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 4%).
- •Pleasant Hill Elem School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 10%).
- •Harold B Dawson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.1% vs 95.1%).
- •Pleasant Hill Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 15.8).
- •Harold B Dawson Middle School is the larger school with 331 students compared with 164.
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 Harold B Dawson Middle School better than Pleasant Hill Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Hill Elem School ranks higher (15.5 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 Harold B Dawson Middle School and Pleasant Hill Elem School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between West Peoria and Peoria in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harold B Dawson Middle School: 331. Pleasant Hill Elem School: 164. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harold B Dawson Middle School and Pleasant Hill Elem School rank in Illinois?
Harold B Dawson Middle School is 658th of 670 and Pleasant Hill Elem School is 2081st of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).