Plt Middle School

38 Ferry St
Prophetstown, IL 61277
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 185 students in grades 6-8, Plt Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 185 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Plt Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Plt Middle School's student population of 185 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
185 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

Plt Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plt Middle School is 0.17, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
#2024 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
28%
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25-29%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
1%
27%
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Black
1%
17%
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White
91%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.17
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Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Plt Middle School's ranking?
Plt Middle School is ranked #2024 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Plt Middle School?
185 students attend Plt Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Plt Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plt Middle School?
Plt Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Plt Middle School offer ?
Plt Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Plt Middle School part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 185 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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