Summary:
The Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico CUSD3 school district in Illinois is home to a single middle school, PLT Middle School, which has consistently ranked in the top 20-25% of Illinois middle schools over the past 3 years. This standout institution provides a high-quality education to its diverse student population, with impressive academic performance that exceeds district and state averages.
PLT Middle School's academic excellence is particularly evident in its students' proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Science, which are significantly higher than the surrounding district and state. The school's 8th grade students have an impressive 87% proficiency rate in ELA, showcasing the school's ability to support student learning. While the school faces some challenges, such as a higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate, it allocates resources effectively, with higher-than-average spending per student and a relatively small student-teacher ratio of 13.4 to 1.
Despite the economic challenges faced by a significant portion of the student population, as indicated by the 60.12% free/reduced lunch rate, PLT Middle School continues to excel academically. This highlights the school's commitment to supporting and educating students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. While the school's Mathematics proficiency rates could be an area for improvement, its overall performance and the resources dedicated to student success make it a standout institution within the Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico CUSD3 district.
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