Sam Rotolo Middle School vs. Plank Junior High School
Should I attend Sam Rotolo Middle School or Plank Junior High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Sam Rotolo Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Plank Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,221 students in grades 6-8, Sam Rotolo Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 36% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 750 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 16% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,221 students
750 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
52 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#772 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1901 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
16%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
378
241
Grade 7 Students
409
252
Grade 8 Students
434
257
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
12%
41%
% Black
4%
9%
% White
78%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
