Indian Trail Middle School

14723 S Eastern Ave
Plainfield, IL 60544
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 606 students in grades 6-8, Indian Trail Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is higher 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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 606 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 25% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Indian Trail Middle School's student population of 606 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
606 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Indian Trail Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Indian Trail Middle School is 0.66, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#1331 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
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25%
28%
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34%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
31%
27%
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Black
13%
17%
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White
48%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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0.66
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Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Indian Trail Middle School's ranking?
Indian Trail Middle School is ranked #1331 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Indian Trail Middle School?
606 students attend Indian Trail Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Indian Trail Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Indian Trail Middle School?
Indian Trail Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Indian Trail Middle School offer ?
Indian Trail Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Indian Trail Middle School part of?
Indian Trail Middle School is part of Plainfield SD 202 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 606 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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