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Liberty Leadership Middle School vs. Kellar Primary School

Should you attend Liberty Leadership Middle School or Kellar Primary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Liberty Leadership Middle School
6327 N Sheridan Rd
Peoria, IL 61614
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Kellar Primary School
6413 N Mount Hawley Rd
Peoria, IL 61614
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Overview
Serving 286 students in grades 5-8, Liberty Leadership Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 351 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Kellar Primary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
5-8
K-4
Total Students
286 students
351 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Liberty Leadership Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kellar Primary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Liberty Leadership Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kellar Primary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
20 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Liberty Leadership Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kellar Primary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Leadership Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Peoria School District 150 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kellar Primary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Peoria School District 150 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1766 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
#759 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Liberty Leadership Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kellar Primary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
19%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
35-39%
(Top 30% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Liberty Leadership Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Peoria School District 150 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kellar Primary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Peoria School District 150 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
28%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 30% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Liberty Leadership Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Peoria School District 150 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kellar Primary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Peoria School District 150 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Liberty Leadership Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Kellar Primary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
2
Kindergarten Students
-
68
Grade 1 Students
-
65
Grade 2 Students
-
79
Grade 3 Students
-
73
Grade 4 Students
-
64
Grade 5 Students
70
-
Grade 6 Students
64
-
Grade 7 Students
63
-
Grade 8 Students
88
-
Grade 11 Students
1
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Liberty Leadership Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Peoria School District 150 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kellar Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Peoria School District 150 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
21%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Liberty Leadership Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Peoria School District 150 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kellar Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Peoria School District 150 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
35%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Liberty Leadership Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Peoria School District 150 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kellar Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Peoria School District 150 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
30%
47%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Liberty Leadership Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Peoria School District 150 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kellar Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Peoria School District 150 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Liberty Leadership Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Peoria School District 150 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kellar Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Peoria School District 150 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.74
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Liberty Leadership Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Peoria School District 150 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kellar Primary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Peoria School District 150 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
53%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Liberty Leadership Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Peoria School District 150 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kellar Primary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Peoria School District 150 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
(13-14 School Year Data)
4%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Liberty Leadership Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Peoria School District 150 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kellar Primary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Peoria School District 150 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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