Peoria Standard

More than 81.3 percent of teachers stay at Hickory Grove Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

78.5 percent of Manual teachers stay put; average earns $51,481 per year

More than 78.5 percent of teachers stay at Manual Academy year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Johnson committee reports nearly $2K in contributions during second quarter

Tim Johnson for Parkland College, a candidate committee, reported receiving $2,000 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Statewide test results: low income students score 16.7 points lower at Woodrow Wilson Primary School

At Woodrow Wilson Primary School, a 16.7-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Mayer committee reports nearly $1K in contributions during second quarter

Friends of Allen Mayer, a candidate committee, reported receiving $1,000 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Report: 29 percent of 2015 Limestone Community High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

In a year when 83 percent of Limestone Community High School seniors graduated on time, 29 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

Statewide test results: low income students score 18.0 points lower at Mossville Elementary School

At Mossville Elementary School, a 18.0-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

92.1 percent of Metamora teachers stay put; average earns $45,961 per year

More than 92.1 percent of teachers stay at Metamora Grade School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

91.5 percent of Morton teachers stay put; average earns $53,916 per year

More than 91.5 percent of teachers stay at Morton High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

How has spending changed at Spring Lake CCSD 606?

Spring Lake Community Consolidated School District 606 increased per-student spending 5.3 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of public schools data.

Statewide test results: low income students score 19.9 points lower at New Central Elementary School

At New Central Elementary School, a 19.9-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Statewide test results: low income students score 31.7 points lower at Dunlap Valley Middle School

At Dunlap Valley Middle School, a 31.7-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Norwood Elementary School District 63 students suspended 27 times in a single school year

Norwood Elementary School District 63 reported 27 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Athletes in Action: Football

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 21, 2018

Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to local communities as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football players will compete during the week of September 21 to September 28.

Report: 44 percent of 2015 Cuba Senior High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

In a year when 85 percent of Cuba Senior High School seniors graduated on time, 44 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

91.3 percent of East Peoria teachers stay put; average earns $53,772 per year

More than 91.3 percent of teachers stay at East Peoria High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: low income students score 29.3 points lower at Kellar Primary School

At Kellar Primary School, a 29.3-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Statewide test results: low income students score 11.7 points lower at Princeville High School

At Princeville High School, a 11.7-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

91.1 percent of Limestone Community teachers stay put; average earns $63,796 per year

More than 91.1 percent of teachers stay at Limestone Community High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Stark County Community Unit School District 100 students suspended 21 times in a single school year