Is Norwood Elementary School a good school?

Norwood Elementary School ranks 534 th of 1363 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Norwood Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 153 students attended Norwood Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Norwood Elementary School?

Students at Norwood Elementary School are 81% White, 8% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 4% African American.

What high school do graduates of Norwood Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Norwood Elementary School usually go on to attend Limestone Community High School

Norwood Elementary School

Summary:

Norwood Elementary School is a public middle school located in Peoria, Illinois, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 165 students. The school is part of the Norwood Education Service District 63, which is ranked 632 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Norwood Elementary School has shown mixed academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (50.3%) higher than the district (37%) and state (41.2%) averages, but lower proficiency rates in Mathematics (24%) compared to the district (20.6%) and state (28.4%) averages. The school has also struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, which have increased from 13.6% in 2019-2020 to 41% in 2021-2022, significantly higher than the state average. However, the school's spending per student has increased from $13,343 in 2019-2020 to $15,051 in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby middle schools, Norwood Elementary School generally performs better than some of the lower-performing schools in the Peoria School District 150, such as Von Steuben Middle School and Sterling Middle School, but lags behind higher-performing schools like Reservoir Gifted School. The school's academic performance has fluctuated over the years, with a decline in proficiency rates in 2020-2021 and 2021-2022, likely due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, but has shown some improvement in the 2023-2024 school year, particularly in ELA.

Detail:

Public 5-8

6521 W Farmington Rd
Peoria, IL 61604-4419

(309) 676-3683

District: Norwood Education Service District 63

SchoolDigger Rank:
534^th of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,393

Students who attend Norwood Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Limestone Community High School

Feeder schools for Norwood Elementary School:

Elementary:

Norwood Primary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 153

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.0%

Two or more races:

7.8%

Hispanic:

7.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Norwood Elementary School ranks better than 60.8% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.41. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81%), two or more races (7.8%), Hispanic (7.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Norwood Elementary School is 12.7. (See more...)

Compare Norwood Elementary School employs 12 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Norwood Elementary School is $20,393.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Norwood Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Norwood Elementary School 534^th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Norwood Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Norwood Education Service District 63:

SchoolDigger ranks Norwood Education Service District 63 632^nd of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Norwood Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Norwood Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2003	79.59	232^nd	1185	80.4%
2004	59.76	565^th	1204	53.1%
2005	58.78	594^th	1209	50.9%
2006	53.26	701^st	1272	44.9%
2007	52.89	718^th	1287	44.2%
2008	37.02	917^th	1293	29.1%
2009	49.15	792^nd	1318	39.9%
2010	62.62	572^nd	1327	56.9%
2011	68.28	468^th	1344	65.2%
2012	55.95	683^rd	1365	50.0%
2013	62.84	490^th	1367	64.2%
2014	62.97	478^th	1322	63.8%
2015	45.36	622^nd	1302	52.2%
2016	39.55	739^th	1294	42.9%
2017	41.92	717^th	1293	44.5%
2018	45.49	668^th	1293	48.3%
2019	51.20	609^th	1356	55.1%
2021	26.92	886^th	1241	28.6%
2022	34.78	836^th	1369	38.9%
2023	50.90	586^th	1367	57.1%
2024	54.41	534^th	1363	60.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Norwood Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	36.49	452^nd	781	42.1%
2024	49.96	290^th	802	63.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Norwood Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	43.62	618^th	1161	46.8%
2019	55.86	455^th	1217	62.6%
2021	28.66	757^th	1019	25.7%
2022	33.64	807^th	1221	33.9%
2023	53.73	480^th	1234	61.1%
2024	67.16	275^th	1219	77.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Norwood Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	36.90	754^th	1226	38.5%
2019	42.79	699^th	1276	45.2%
2021	31.56	668^th	1017	34.3%
2022	41.18	697^th	1286	45.8%
2023	64.07	375^th	1275	70.6%
2024	53.09	506^th	1251	59.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Norwood Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	53.04	519^th	1223	57.6%
2019	57.11	488^th	1296	62.3%
2021	20.83	869^th	1048	17.1%
2022	29.45	877^th	1286	31.8%
2023	38.32	739^th	1292	42.8%
2024	54.33	489^th	1264	61.3%

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Rank History for White students at Norwood Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	30.15	645^th	889	27.4%
2019	33.20	611^th	905	32.5%
2021	16.79	723^rd	813	11.1%
2022	20.35	764^th	898	14.9%
2023	28.40	667^th	895	25.5%
2024	38.23	545^th	875	37.7%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Norwood Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1999	206	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	209
2000	222	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	226
2001	215	7	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	226
2002	211	8	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	220
2003	211	8	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	220
2004	211	7	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	218
2005	202	8	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	213
2006	183	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	9	194
2007	181	0	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	14	200
2008	190	1	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	8	206
2009	211	6	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	10	231
2010	202	6	1	8	2	n/a	n/a	4	223
2011	174	1	2	5	2	0	5	0	189
2012	174	2	2	4	0	0	5	0	187
2013	173	3	2	4	0	0	7	0	189
2014	178	2	2	6	0	0	7	0	195
2015	154	6	1	4	0	0	4	0	169
2016	159	5	1	9	0	0	9	0	183
2017	164	3	2	7	0	0	5	0	181
2018	155	0	2	9	0	0	7	0	173
2019	144	4	2	15	1	0	9	0	175
2020	143	8	1	13	0	0	14	0	179
2021	148	10	0	11	0	0	17	0	186
2022	127	15	0	13	0	0	19	0	174
2023	127	7	0	11	0	0	20	0	165
2024	124	6	0	11	0	0	12	0	153

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Norwood Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	209	15.3	13.7	n/a
2000	226	13.3	17.0	n/a
2001	226	12.7	17.8	n/a
2002	220	14.7	15.0	30.9
2003	220	14.7	15.0	30.9
2004	218	14.7	14.8	39
2005	213	14.7	14.5	44.6
2006	194	14.9	13.0	42.7
2007	200	15.0	13.3	49.5
2008	206	11.0	18.7	43.9
2009	231	10.8	21.4	48.9
2010	223	12.8	17.4	51.1
2011	189	11.8	16.0	49.2
2012	187	12.3	15.1	50.3
2013	189	14.4	13.0	59.3
2014	195	13.0	15.0	56.4
2015	169	14.0	12.0	58.6
2016	183	15.0	12.2	50.8
2017	181	13.8	13.0	55.8
2018	173	13.0	13.3	64.2
2019	175	12.0	14.5	69.7
2020	179	12.0	14.9	63.7
2021	186	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	174	14.0	12.4	55.2
2023	165	13.0	12.6	61.2
2024	153	12.0	12.7	59.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Norwood Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	209	15.3	13.7	n/a
2000	226	13.3	17.0	n/a
2001	226	12.7	17.8	n/a
2002	220	14.7	15.0	30.9
2003	220	14.7	15.0	30.9
2004	218	14.7	14.8	39
2005	213	14.7	14.5	44.6
2006	194	14.9	13.0	42.7
2007	200	15.0	13.3	49.5
2008	206	11.0	18.7	43.9
2009	231	10.8	21.4	48.9
2010	223	12.8	17.4	51.1
2011	189	11.8	16.0	49.2
2012	187	12.3	15.1	50.3
2013	189	14.4	13.0	59.3
2014	195	13.0	15.0	56.4
2015	169	14.0	12.0	58.6
2016	183	15.0	12.2	50.8
2017	181	13.8	13.0	55.8
2018	173	13.0	13.3	64.2
2019	175	12.0	14.5	69.7
2020	179	12.0	14.9	63.7
2021	186	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	174	14.0	12.4	55.2
2023	165	13.0	12.6	61.2
2024	153	12.0	12.7	59.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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