Summary:
The Pleasant Plains CUSD 8 district in Illinois has one middle school, Pleasant Plains Middle School, which serves grades 5-8 and has a total enrollment of 379 students. The district as a whole is ranked 189 out of 813 districts in Illinois and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
Pleasant Plains Middle School stands out as a high-performing school within the district. The school has consistently strong academic performance, with 60.9% of students proficient or better in ELA and 33.6% proficient or better in Math across all grades, significantly above the state averages. The school's performance has also improved over time, with its statewide ranking rising from 535 out of 1369 Illinois middle schools in 2021-2022 to 288 out of 1363 in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 16.9% and spends $11,779 per student, which is higher than the state average.
Overall, Pleasant Plains Middle School appears to be a standout school within the Pleasant Plains CUSD 8 district, providing a high-quality education to its students and consistently outperforming state averages on key metrics. The school's strong academic performance, improving statewide ranking, and relatively low chronic absenteeism rate suggest it is a valuable educational resource for the local community.
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