Serving 595 students in grades 6-8, Plank Junior High 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 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 595 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Plank Junior High serves the northern part of Oswego, IL, covering an area of approximately 5.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Plank Junior High School's student population of 595 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
595 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Plank Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plank Junior High School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2016 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
35%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
43%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.8%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plank Junior High School's ranking?
Plank Junior High School is ranked #2016 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Plank Junior High School often compared to?
Plank Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sam Rotolo Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Plank Junior High School?
595 students attend Plank Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Plank Junior High School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Plank Junior High School?
Plank Junior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Plank Junior High School offer ?
Plank Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Plank Junior High School part of?
Plank Junior High School is part of CUSD 308 School District.
In what neighborhood is Plank Junior High School located?
Plank Junior High School is located in the Churchill neighborhood of Oswego, IL. There are 2 other public schools located in Churchill.
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