Serving 393 students in grades 5-8, Pleasant Plains 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 29% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Pleasant Plains Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district of Pleasant Plains, IL, covering approximately 114.1 square miles. The zone typically allows for a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5.6 miles to the edge and a furthest boundary reaching 12 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pleasant Plains Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pleasant Plains Middle School's student population of 393 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
393 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Pleasant Plains Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Plains Middle School is 0.17, 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
#1761 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
2%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Black
2%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
91%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.5%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Plains Middle School's ranking?
Pleasant Plains Middle School is ranked #1761 out of 3,542 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?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Plains Middle School?
393 students attend Pleasant Plains Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Pleasant Plains Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pleasant Plains Middle School?
Pleasant Plains Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pleasant Plains Middle School offer ?
Pleasant Plains Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Pleasant Plains Middle School part of?
Pleasant Plains Middle School is part of Pleasant Plains CUSD 8 School District.
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