Serving 348 students in grades 7-8, Plano 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 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 348 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Plano Middle School's student population of 348 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
348 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Plano Middle School is 0.61, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)18%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
54%
28%
Black
10%
16%
White
30%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Plano Middle School?
348 students attend Plano Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Plano Middle School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plano Middle School?
Plano Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Plano Middle School offer ?
Plano Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Plano Middle School part of?
Plano Middle School is part of Plano CUSD 88 School District.
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