Serving 837 students in grades 7-8, Plum Grove Jr High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 837 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Plum Grove Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Plum Grove Jr High School's student population of 837 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
837 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Plum Grove Jr High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plum Grove Jr High School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#597 out of 3663 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
39%
5%
Hispanic
9%
27%
Black
4%
17%
White
44%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plum Grove Jr High School's ranking?
Plum Grove Jr High School is ranked #597 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Plum Grove Jr High School often compared to?
Plum Grove Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carl Sandburg Jr High School, Walter R Sundling Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Plum Grove Jr High School?
837 students attend Plum Grove Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Plum Grove Jr High School students are White, 39% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plum Grove Jr High School?
Plum Grove Jr High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Plum Grove Jr High School offer ?
Plum Grove Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Plum Grove Jr High School part of?
Plum Grove Jr High School is part of Palatine CCSD 15 School District.
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