For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 169 students in 61277, IL.
The top ranked public middle school in 61277, IL is Plt Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 61277 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 61277, IL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61277, IL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plt Middle School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
38 Ferry St
Prophetstown, IL 61277
(815) 537-5084
Prophetstown, IL 61277
(815) 537-5084
Grades: 6-8
| 169 students
61277, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bi-county Sp Ed-ecse Prophetstown (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
301 W 3rd St
Prophetstown, IL 61277
(815) 537-2345
Prophetstown, IL 61277
(815) 537-2345
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 61277, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 61277, IL include Plt Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 61277?
1 public middle schools are located in 61277.
What is the racial composition of students in 61277?
61277 public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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