Harold B Dawson Middle School vs Sterling Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 2.2 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
Sterling Middle School
Peoria · Public middle · Grades 5–8
374 students
| Measure | Harold B Dawson Middle School West Peoria, Illinois | Sterling Middle School Peoria, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #658 of 670 | #648 of 670 |
| National rank | #15088 of 15,369 | #14887 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 331 | 374 |
| Enrollment | 331 | 374 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.1% | 88.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 5% |
| city | West Peoria | Peoria |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sterling Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.2 vs 10.1).
- •Sterling Middle School does better on math proficiency (5% vs 4%).
- •Sterling Middle School does better on reading proficiency (11% vs 10%).
- •Sterling Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.5% vs 92.1%).
- •Sterling Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.8).
- •Sterling Middle School is the larger school with 374 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 Harold B Dawson Middle School better than Sterling Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sterling Middle School ranks higher (12.2 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 Harold B Dawson Middle School and Sterling Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between West Peoria and Peoria in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harold B Dawson Middle School: 331. Sterling Middle School: 374. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harold B Dawson Middle School and Sterling Middle School rank in Illinois?
Harold B Dawson Middle School is 658th of 670 and Sterling Middle School is 648th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).