Serving 168 students in grades 6-8, Plt Middle School ranks in the top 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Plt Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
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Plt Middle School's student population of 168 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
168 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
Plt Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plt Middle School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1299 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
3%
16%
White
91%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Plt Middle School is ranked #1299 out of 3,426 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Plt Middle School?
168 students attend Plt Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Plt Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plt Middle School?
Plt Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Plt Middle School offer ?
Plt Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Plt Middle School part of?
Plt Middle School is part of Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico Cusd3 School District.
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