Mark W Bills Middle School

www.psd150.org

262 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Mark W. Bills Middle School, located in Peoria, Illinois, is a prominent institution within the Peoria Public Schools District 150. Serving students in the middle grades, the school is well-regarded for its focus on providing a structured and supportive academic environment. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, balancing core curriculum requirements with opportunities for students to develop social-emotional skills and participate in extracurricular activities that cater to their growing interests during the formative middle school years.

Beyond its academic offerings, Mark W. Bills Middle School is known for its commitment to fostering a sense of community among its students, staff, and families. The school actively works to create an inclusive atmosphere that encourages student engagement and preparation for high school success. By integrating modern educational practices with a focus on character development and community involvement, the school aims to ensure that its students are not only prepared for future academic challenges but are also equipped to be responsible and contributing members of the Peoria community.

262

Total Students

13.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mark W Bills Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	54
Hispanic	23
Black	150
Asian	4
Two or More	30
American Indian	1

Black
150 (57.3 %)
White
54 (20.6 %)
Two or More
30 (11.5 %)
Hispanic
23 (8.8 %)
Asian
4 (1.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Peoria SD 150
Phone:	(309)693-4437
Website:	http://www.psd150.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	262
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 66

Grade 6 61

Grade 7 67

Grade 8 67

Grade 9 1