The top reported proficiency rate is 90% in English language arts. The lowest is 70% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Germantown Hills Middle School
Germantown Hills Middle School is a regular public school serving grades five through eight in a suburban bedroom community northeast of Peoria. The school sits in a growth-oriented residential village with predominantly ranch-style and contemporary single-family homes built from the 1990s onward, serving a small enrollment typical of rural Illinois and surrounding Woodford County. The student body is predominantly White, with modest representation of Hispanic, multiracial, and Asian students; enrollment data for free-or-reduced-price lunch, English learners, and special education were not available.
The school's academic results in math and English language arts show a clear performance gradient across grades. In the lower grades where tested, results were unavailable for grades three and four. Grade five students showed mid-range proficiency in both math and ELA, with stronger results in reading and writing. Sixth grade math proficiency was notably lower, near the bottom of the school's range, while ELA held stronger. From seventh grade forward, performance shifted upward substantially. Seventh graders achieved high proficiency in ELA and improved math results, and eighth graders maintained similar strength in both subjects. In science, grade five students reached proficiency just above three-quarters, and eighth graders performed stronger still. Overall, the school's proficiency index across tested subjects and grades places it in the top quartile among Woodford County districts, a position of strength in its immediate peer set.
The school has no reported graduation rate, which is expected since it serves only middle grades. State testing data were not available for grades three and four, likely because the school may not serve those grades in all years or because those grades are part of a separate elementary structure in the district.
Germantown Hills Middle School sits within District 69, a small rural district that in November 2022 approved a bond referendum to build an athletic complex. The resulting MTCO Park, opened in 2025, features turf diamonds, pickleball courts, a walking path, and playground facilities on a nineteen-acre site along Route 24. Bond payments extend over time and are partially offset by county sales tax revenues, representing a long-term tax and facility commitment for resident families. In the same 2022 election, voters rejected a proposed property tax increase, preserving a tax rate that has remained unchanged since the 1980s. This stability in the education levy, combined with the bond-funded athletic investment, reflects a district navigating growth within fiscal constraints.
Housing in Germantown Hills is moderately priced compared to national benchmarks, though above state average, reflecting suburban bedroom-community economics. The village itself is car-dependent and spread out, with commercial activity concentrated in a small strip along Route 24. Parks, a branch of the Illinois Prairie District Public Library, and a Saturday farmers market provide civic anchors, though residents rely on Peoria for most employment and services. The high school serving this district's graduates is Metamora Township High School, located outside the village.
For families considering the school, the academic profile suggests solid overall performance with particular strength in upper grades and strong standing among county peers. The recent capital investment in athletic facilities and the long stability of property taxes are contextual factors. A parent may want to ask the school directly about staffing, course breadth, and any specific supports for students in grade six math, where proficiency dipped relative to neighboring grades, to understand whether that reflects a cohort pattern or a curriculum focus area the school is monitoring.
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