Serving 342 students in grades 5-8, Pleasantdale Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 342 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Pleasantdale Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasantdale Middle School is 0.49, 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.
Pleasantdale Middle School is ranked #169 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Pleasantdale Middle School?
342 students attend Pleasantdale Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Pleasantdale Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasantdale Middle School?
Pleasantdale Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pleasantdale Middle School offer ?
Pleasantdale Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Pleasantdale Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 342 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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