PLEASANT VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Pleasant Valley Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Pleasant Valley SD 62 school district, located in Peoria, IL with about 270 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. With about 18 teachers, Pleasant Valley Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Pleasant Valley Middle School is a public institution located in Peoria, Illinois, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Peoria Public Schools District 150, the school is situated in a central residential area of the city. The school is known for its commitment to providing a structured middle-grades education that focuses on academic core subjects such as English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, while also offering opportunities for personal development during a critical transitional period in students' lives.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Pleasant Valley emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to help students navigate the social and emotional challenges of early adolescence. The school community typically fosters collaboration between staff, parents, and students to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. By integrating academic rigor with extracurricular activities, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the transition to high school and future success in their post-secondary endeavors.

For more information, contact Pleasant Valley Middle School at (309) 679-0634 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3314 W Richwoods Bvd
Peoria, IL 61604-1027
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PLEASANT VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Peoria, IL with about 270 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
School status:
New
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
270
Teachers:
18
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 270 students

Black or African American
47.0%
White
40.7%
Two or more races
8.9%
Hispanic/Latino
3.3%

Female
51.5%
Male
48.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.