Harold B Dawson Middle School vs Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.6 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
Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr
Peoria · Public other · Grades PK–PK
584 students
| Measure | Harold B Dawson Middle School West Peoria, Illinois | Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr Peoria, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #658 of 670 | – |
| National rank | #15088 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 331 | 584 |
| Enrollment | 331 | 584 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.1% | 78.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | – |
| Math proficiency | 4% | – |
| city | West Peoria | Peoria |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.3% vs 92.1%).
- •Harold B Dawson Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.7).
- •Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr is the larger school with 584 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Harold B Dawson Middle School better than Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Harold B Dawson Middle School and Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between West Peoria and Peoria in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harold B Dawson Middle School: 331. Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr: 584. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harold B Dawson Middle School and Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr rank in Illinois?
Harold B Dawson Middle School is 658th of 670 and Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr is unranked among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).