Harold B Dawson Middle School
West Peoria, IL · Peoria SD 150 · Grades 5 - 8
674th of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 2%· Stable
Harold B Dawson Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Harold B Dawson Middle School 674th of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 2% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 2th in 2019 to 2th in 2025.
Harold B Dawson Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Harold B Dawson Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 326 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 66.3% | 72.1% | ▲ 5.8 pts | |
| White | 20.3% | 11.3% | ▼ 9.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.3% | 9.2% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 4.9% | 5.8% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Harold B Dawson Middle School
Typical home value $113K in zip 61604 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2002
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Harold B Dawson Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Sterling Middle SchoolPeoria SD 150 · 1.4 mi away681st of 685
ELA 15% · Math 4% - 3Pleasant Valley Intermediate SchoolPleasant Valley SD 62 · 2.3 mi away516th of 685
ELA 42% · Math 21% - 4Norwood Elem SchoolNorwood ESD 63 · 3.2 mi away413th of 685
ELA 52% · Math 27% - 1Von Steuben Middle SchoolPeoria SD 150 · 3.5 mi away655th of 685
ELA 25% · Math 5% - 4Central Jr High SchoolEast Peoria SD 86 · 4 mi away467th of 685
ELA 46% · Math 26% - 10Reservoir Gifted SchoolPeoria SD 150 · 4.3 mi away2nd of 685
ELA 98% · Math 90% - 2Mark W Bills Middle SchoolPeoria SD 150 · 4.7 mi away603rd of 685
ELA 30% · Math 16% - 1Parkview Jr High SchoolCreve Coeur SD 76 · 4.8 mi away675th of 685
ELA 14% · Math 8%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Harold B Dawson Middle School in?
Harold B Dawson Middle School is part of the Peoria SD 150 district in West Peoria, Illinois.
Is Harold B Dawson Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Harold B Dawson Middle School 674th of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 2% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Harold B Dawson Middle School?
Black 72%, White 11%, Two or more races 9%, Hispanic 6% (326 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Harold B Dawson Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61604 is $113K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.