Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch vs Sterling Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch
Peoria · Public middle · Grades 4–8
166 students
Sterling Middle School
Peoria · Public middle · Grades 5–8
374 students
| Measure | Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch Peoria, Illinois | Sterling Middle School Peoria, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #536 of 670 | #648 of 670 |
| National rank | #12778 of 15,369 | #14887 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 166 | 374 |
| Enrollment | 166 | 374 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 88.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 5% |
| city | Peoria | Peoria |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.4 vs 12.2).
- •Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch does better on math proficiency (16% vs 5%).
- •Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 11%).
- •Sterling Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.5% vs 99.4%).
- •Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 15.0).
- •Sterling Middle School is the larger school with 374 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 Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch better than Sterling Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch ranks higher (25.4 vs 12.2 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 Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch and Sterling Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Peoria and Peoria in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch: 166. Sterling Middle School: 374. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch and Sterling Middle School rank in Illinois?
Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch is 536th of 670 and Sterling Middle School is 648th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).