Harold B Dawson Middle School vs Whittier Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 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
Whittier Primary School
Peoria · Public elementary · Grades K–4
366 students
| Measure | Harold B Dawson Middle School West Peoria, Illinois | Whittier Primary School Peoria, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #658 of 670 | #1459 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #15088 of 15,369 | #38520 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 331 | 366 |
| Enrollment | 331 | 366 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.1% | 79.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 32% |
| city | West Peoria | Peoria |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whittier Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.1 vs 10.1).
- •Whittier Primary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 4%).
- •Whittier Primary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 10%).
- •Whittier Primary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.5% vs 92.1%).
- •Whittier Primary School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.8).
- •Whittier Primary School is the larger school with 366 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 Whittier Primary School?
On the Success Index (US), Whittier Primary School ranks higher (30.1 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 Whittier Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between West Peoria and Peoria in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harold B Dawson Middle School: 331. Whittier Primary School: 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harold B Dawson Middle School and Whittier Primary School rank in Illinois?
Harold B Dawson Middle School is 658th of 670 and Whittier Primary School is 1459th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).