Harold B Dawson Middle School vs The Elise Ford Allen Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 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
The Elise Ford Allen Academy
Peoria · Public elementary · Grades K–8
642 students
| Measure | Harold B Dawson Middle School West Peoria, Illinois | The Elise Ford Allen Academy Peoria, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #658 of 670 | #2275 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #15088 of 15,369 | #49817 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 331 | 642 |
| Enrollment | 331 | 642 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.1% | 97% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 0.5% |
| city | West Peoria | Peoria |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harold B Dawson Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (10.1 vs 8.5).
- •Harold B Dawson Middle School does better on math proficiency (4% vs 0.5%).
- •Harold B Dawson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (10% vs 5%).
- •Harold B Dawson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.1% vs 97%).
- •The Elise Ford Allen Academy does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 15.8).
- •The Elise Ford Allen Academy is the larger school with 642 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 The Elise Ford Allen Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Harold B Dawson Middle School ranks higher (10.1 vs 8.5 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 The Elise Ford Allen Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between West Peoria and Peoria in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harold B Dawson Middle School: 331. The Elise Ford Allen Academy: 642. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harold B Dawson Middle School and The Elise Ford Allen Academy rank in Illinois?
Harold B Dawson Middle School is 658th of 670 and The Elise Ford Allen Academy is 2275th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).