Plt Middle School

38 Ferry St
Prophetstown, IL 61277
7/
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Top 50%
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%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Plt Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

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
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#1299 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Plt Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
10-14%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Plt Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50-54%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Plt Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Plt Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
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Hispanic
2%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Plt Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Plt Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
91%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Plt Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Plt Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Plt Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Plt Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Plt Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Plt Middle School's ranking?
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?

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 168 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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