Serving 834 students in grades 7-8, Plum Grove Jr High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 834 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Plum Grove Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Plum Grove Jr High School's student population of 834 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
834 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Rankings
Plum Grove Jr High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plum Grove Jr High School is 0.65, 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
#363 out of 3426 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)47%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
40%
6%
Hispanic
9%
28%
Black
4%
16%
White
43%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plum Grove Jr High School's ranking?
Plum Grove Jr High School is ranked #363 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Plum Grove Jr High School often compared to?
Plum Grove Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carl Sandburg Jr High School, Walter R Sundling Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Plum Grove Jr High School?
834 students attend Plum Grove Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Plum Grove Jr High School students are White, 40% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plum Grove Jr High School?
Plum Grove Jr High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Plum Grove Jr High School offer ?
Plum Grove Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Plum Grove Jr High School part of?
Plum Grove Jr High School is part of Palatine CCSD 15 School District.
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