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A-c Central Middle School vs. Pleasant Plains High School

Should you attend A-c Central Middle School or Pleasant Plains High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
A-c Central Middle School
601 W Buchanan St
Ashland, IL 62612
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Pleasant Plains High School
500 N Cartwright St
Pleasant Plains, IL 62677
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7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

A-c Central Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
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Overview
Serving 91 students in grades 5-8, A-c Central Middle 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 421 students in grades 9-12, Pleasant Plains High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to 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).
Grades Offered
5-8
9-12
Total Students
91 students
421 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at A-c Central Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pleasant Plains High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
44% | 56%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at A-c Central Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pleasant Plains High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at A-c Central Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pleasant Plains High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at A-c Central Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the A-C Central CUSD 262 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Plains High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pleasant Plains CUSD 8 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2749 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#1078 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of A-c Central Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pleasant Plains High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(20-21 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Top 30% in IL)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at A-c Central Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the A-C Central CUSD 262 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pleasant Plains High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pleasant Plains CUSD 8 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
25-29%
(Top 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at A-c Central Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the A-C Central CUSD 262 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pleasant Plains High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pleasant Plains CUSD 8 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
55-59%
(Top 50% in IL)
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90-94%
(Top 30% in IL)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Pleasant Plains High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Pleasant Plains CUSD 8 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of A-c Central Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pleasant Plains High School by grade.
Grade 5 Students
22
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Grade 6 Students
26
-
Grade 7 Students
21
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Grade 8 Students
22
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Grade 9 Students
-
105
Grade 10 Students
-
104
Grade 11 Students
-
104
Grade 12 Students
-
108

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at A-c Central Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the A-C Central CUSD 262 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pleasant Plains High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pleasant Plains CUSD 8 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at A-c Central Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the A-C Central CUSD 262 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pleasant Plains High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pleasant Plains CUSD 8 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
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2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at A-c Central Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the A-C Central CUSD 262 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pleasant Plains High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pleasant Plains CUSD 8 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
95%
91%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at A-c Central Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the A-C Central CUSD 262 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pleasant Plains High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pleasant Plains CUSD 8 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at A-c Central Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the A-C Central CUSD 262 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pleasant Plains High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pleasant Plains CUSD 8 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.10
0.17
This chart showcases the diversity score of A-c Central Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the A-C Central CUSD 262 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pleasant Plains High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pleasant Plains CUSD 8 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at A-c Central Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the A-C Central CUSD 262 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pleasant Plains High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pleasant Plains CUSD 8 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
33%
5%
(11-12 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at A-c Central Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the A-C Central CUSD 262 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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