The top reported proficiency rate is 72% in English language arts. The lowest is 60% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Princeville High School
Princeville High School serves grades six through twelve in a consolidated campus in a small rural village about fifteen to sixteen miles northwest of Peoria. The school enrolls a small population of students, with the student body roughly nine-tenths white, with modest representation of Hispanic students and very small Asian and Black populations.
On state assessment data available from the most recent year, the school shows uneven proficiency across grades and subjects. In math, Grade 7 and Grade 8 students performed solidly, with strong proficiency rates. Grade 6 math proficiency was notably lower. In English language arts, Grade 7 students performed well; Grade 8 performance was solid; Grade 6 proficiency lagged. Science testing in Grade 8 showed moderate proficiency. Testing data for Grades 3, 4, and 5 was not available, likely because the school's reporting reflects only the grades actually housed on the campus. The school's overall proficiency index across tested subjects and grades ranks in the top quartile relative to other districts in Peoria County.
No information was available on the school's graduation rate, chronic absenteeism, staffing, course breadth, or special-population support. Free-or-reduced-price lunch rates were not reported. The school's civil-rights environment and detailed discipline data were not found in the available sources.
Princeville itself is a quiet village with a compact downtown anchored by Stevens Square Park, the Lillie M. Evans Library, and small local shops. The Rock Island State Trail, a walking and biking corridor on a former rail line, runs through the village and draws visitors to the downtown. Beyond the core, the setting is rural residential with single-family homes scattered across prairie and farmland. Civic life is minimal by metro standards; residents who seek employment, specialized services, or broader amenities typically commute to the Peoria metro area, which is accessible by car in a short drive.
Housing in the Peoria County market is affordable relative to national norms, with recent median listing prices lower than both state and national benchmarks. The market shows steady but modest activity; homes tend to stay on the market for moderate periods. Population in Princeville has remained essentially flat to slightly declining, and new construction is small-scale infill rather than rapid expansion. The economy is anchored by the school district itself and local services; most commuters work outside the village, notably in manufacturing and health care in the greater Peoria area.
A parent considering this school should recognize that it is a small rural consolidated campus serving a stable, homogeneous community with limited growth and modest job diversity locally. The academic profile reflects solid performance in middle grades, particularly in math and English language arts at the seventh and eighth grade level, though sixth-grade performance dips notably. A parent may want to look into further detail with the school about course offerings, special education services, and support for the small English learner and student-of-color populations, as these details were not available in public reporting. The setting offers quiet, safe residential life and genuine small-town character, but families seeking urban or suburban amenities, job-market diversity, or highly specialized academic programs should consider that longer commutes or relocation would likely be necessary.
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