For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,260 students in Pleasant Plains CUSD 8 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Pleasant Plains CUSD 8 School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
1,260 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
86 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Pleasant Plains CUSD 8 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 918 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#359 out of 926 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
32%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.68
# American Indian Students
6 Students
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
27%
# Black Students
27 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
2%
17%
# White Students
1,168 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
93%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
21 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
23
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
84
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
86
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
87
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
86
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
93
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
103
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
91
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
92
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
97
145,775
# Students in 9th Grade:
113
157,172
# Students in 10th Grade:
103
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
87
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
115
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,825 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,098 is higher than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,825
$22,162
Spending / Student
$25,098
$21,409
Best Pleasant Plains CUSD 8 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Plains High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 N Cartwright St
Pleasant Plains, IL 62677
(217) 626-1044
Pleasant Plains, IL 62677
(217) 626-1044
Grades: 9-12
| 418 students
Rank: #22.
Farmingdale Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2473 N Farmingdale Rd
Pleasant Plains, IL 62677
(217) 626-1221
Pleasant Plains, IL 62677
(217) 626-1221
Grades: PK-4
| 459 students
Rank: #33.
Pleasant Plains Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2455 N Farmingdale Rd
Pleasant Plains, IL 62677
(217) 626-1061
Pleasant Plains, IL 62677
(217) 626-1061
Grades: 5-8
| 383 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pleasant Plains CUSD 8 School District?
Pleasant Plains CUSD 8 School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,260 students.
What is the rank of Pleasant Plains CUSD 8 School District?
Pleasant Plains CUSD 8 School District is ranked #374 out of 918 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Pleasant Plains CUSD 8 School District?
93% of Pleasant Plains CUSD 8 School District students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pleasant Plains CUSD 8 School District?
Pleasant Plains CUSD 8 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Pleasant Plains CUSD 8 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,098 is higher than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
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