Pleasant Valley Middle School

About Pleasant Valley Middle School

Pleasant Valley Middle School, part of Pleasant Valley School District 62 in Peoria, IL, serves grades 5–8 at 3314 W Richwoods Blvd. The school enrolls approximately 189 students, maintaining a low student–teacher ratio of about 9:1.Academically, it offers a Gifted and Talented program but overall student proficiency is limited—only about 24% in reading and 8% in math meThe school stands out for its diversity—95% of students receive free/reduced lunch, and it ranks among the most diverse middle schools in Illinois state benchmarks.The school stands out for its diversity—95% of students receive free/reduced lunch, and it ranks among the most diverse middle schools in Illinois.Pleasant Valley emphasizes a mission to engage, inspire, and empower students, reinforced by its resource-rich classrooms.

Contact Information

Address

3314 W RICHWOODS BLVD PEORIA IL 61604

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Phone

(309) 679-0634

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Website

https://www.pv62.com/

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 54%

Reading 54%

State average proficiency is 54% in Math and 54% in Reading.

18

Full-time Teachers

12 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

242

Total Students

$39457

Avg. Teacher Salary

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Free Robotics and Stem In-person Workshop in Your Neighbourhood for 7-14 Years Tech Enthusiasts.

TOP 10 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Pleasant Valley Middle School

2.5X

More likely to persue STEM Careers

80%

Jobs that will require STEM in 2030

Detailed program information coming Fall 2025!

School Ratings

Ranked

10

of 108 in Illinois

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM - 2:45 PM. Early dismissal on wednesday at 1:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 40.9%

Asian 0.5%

Hispanic 3.3%

Black 47.9%

Two+ Races 7.4%

Native Am. 0%

White

40.9%

Asian

0.5%

Hispanic

3.3%

Black

47.9%

Two+ Races

7.4%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 242

43.8%

106 Female

56.2%

136 Male

Student Population

242 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

243 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Bi-weekly "Patriot Press" Newsletter: The February 23, 2025 edition featured updates on 8th-grade forecasting events, a rescheduled Sweetheart Dance, STEM day, PBIS initiatives, childcare discounts, and revised calendars due to snow days. School hours and contact info are included in each issue’s footer. On December 10–11, 2024, a mobile dentist visited the school, with consent forms distributed to families for participation.

FAQ

Q1. What grades does Pleasant Valley Middle School serve? A1. The school serves grades 5 through 8.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

What Parents Say