Mark W Bills Middle School vs Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mark W Bills Middle School
Peoria · Public middle · Grades 5–8
258 students
Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch
Peoria · Public middle · Grades 4–8
166 students
| Measure | Mark W Bills Middle School Peoria, Illinois | Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch Peoria, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #530 of 670 | #536 of 670 |
| National rank | #12733 of 15,369 | #12778 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 258 | 166 |
| Enrollment | 258 | 166 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.8% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 16% |
| city | Peoria | Peoria |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (25.7 vs 25.4).
- •Mark W Bills Middle School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 16%).
- •Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 22%).
- •Mark W Bills Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.8% vs 99.4%).
- •Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 11.7).
- •Mark W Bills Middle School is the larger school with 258 students compared with 166.
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 Mark W Bills Middle School better than Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch?
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 Mark W Bills Middle School and Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Peoria and Peoria in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mark W Bills Middle School: 258. Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch: 166. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mark W Bills Middle School and Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch rank in Illinois?
Mark W Bills Middle School is 530th of 670 and Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch is 536th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).