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Pleasant Plains Middle School

Summary:

Pleasant Plains Middle School is a public middle school serving 379 students in grades 5-8 in Pleasant Plains, Illinois, which is part of the Pleasant Plains CUSD 8 district.

This school consistently performs above the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency. In 2023-2024, its ELA proficiency rate was 60.9% compared to the state's 41.2%, and its Mathematics proficiency rate was 33.6% compared to the state's 28.4%. The school's overall performance has been relatively stable, with its statewide ranking ranging from 288 to 535 out of 1,363 Illinois middle schools in recent years. While the school's female, male, white, and special education students all perform well, its low socioeconomic status students perform slightly lower, ranking in the top 532 Illinois middle schools.

Compared to nearby schools, Jefferson Middle School, Washington Middle School, Lincoln Magnet School, Benjamin Franklin Middle School, and U.S. Grant Middle School in the Springfield School District 186 generally have much lower proficiency rates. The only nearby school that performs comparably to Pleasant Plains Middle School is New Berlin Junior High School.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 2455 N Farmingdale Rd
       Pleasant Plains, IL  62677-4012

(217) 626-1061

District: Pleasant Plains CUSD 8

SchoolDigger Rank:
288th of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,487 Help


Students who attend Pleasant Plains Middle School usually attend:

High:    Pleasant Plains High School

Feeder schools for Pleasant Plains Middle School:

Elementary:    Farmingdale Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  385

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.7%
Two or more races:
3.6%
African American:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.7% Help


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Compare Details Pleasant Plains Middle School ranks better than 78.9% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.68. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.7%), two or more races (3.6%), African American (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 11.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pleasant Plains Middle School is 14.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pleasant Plains Middle School is $11,487.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pleasant Plains Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pleasant Plains Middle School 288th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Pleasant Plains Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Pleasant Plains CUSD 8:

SchoolDigger ranks Pleasant Plains CUSD 8 189th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pleasant Plains Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Pleasant Plains Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 81.86 197th 1185 83.4%
2004 75.81 303rd 1204 74.8%
2005 82.03 187th 1209 84.5%
2006 83.15 138th 1272 89.2%
2007 79.63 203rd 1287 84.2%
2008 78.85 223rd 1293 82.8%
2009 75.90 290th 1318 78.0%
2010 78.30 239th 1327 82.0%
2011 75.47 293rd 1344 78.2%
2012 74.73 320th 1365 76.6%
2013 76.76 284th 1367 79.2%
2014 77.03 268th 1322 79.7%
2015 70.90 297th 1302 77.2%
2016 62.62 403rd 1294 68.9%
2017 62.41 414th 1293 68.0%
2018 66.75 374th 1293 71.1%
2019 57.69 515th 1356 62.0%
2021 49.95 520th 1241 58.1%
2022 53.20 535th 1369 60.9%
2023 68.59 345th 1367 74.8%
2024 74.68 288th 1363 78.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pleasant Plains Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.11 366th 792 53.8%
2021 25.59 534th 548 2.6%
2022 65.74 116th 781 85.1%
2023 60.15 208th 805 74.2%
2024 44.66 350th 802 56.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pleasant Plains Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.54 415th 1161 64.3%
2019 31.47 878th 1217 27.9%
2021 26.76 791st 1019 22.4%
2022 56.94 408th 1221 66.6%
2023 43.88 645th 1234 47.7%
2024 49.19 532nd 1219 56.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Pleasant Plains Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.34 293rd 1226 76.1%
2019 60.48 453rd 1276 64.5%
2021 47.82 475th 1017 53.3%
2022 55.16 468th 1286 63.6%
2023 66.88 347th 1275 72.8%
2024 74.55 263rd 1251 79.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pleasant Plains Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.59 30th 674 95.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Pleasant Plains Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.85 463rd 1223 62.1%
2019 53.68 533rd 1296 58.9%
2021 45.25 495th 1048 52.8%
2022 49.80 554th 1286 56.9%
2023 66.50 335th 1292 74.1%
2024 72.31 282nd 1264 77.7%
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Rank History for White students at Pleasant Plains Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.30 453rd 889 49.0%
2019 40.09 551st 905 39.1%
2021 32.10 552nd 813 32.1%
2022 35.87 564th 898 37.2%
2023 49.06 421st 895 53.0%
2024 55.33 366th 875 58.2%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Pleasant Plains Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 116 n/a 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 117
1990 121 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 122
1991 136 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 138
1992 240 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 242
1993 241 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 244
1994 256 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1995 288 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 292
1996 288 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 292
1997 298 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1998 302 1 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 307
1999 282 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2000 396 6 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 403
2001 373 4 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 382
2002 374 3 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 386
2003 374 3 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 386
2004 362 4 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2005 379 4 3 6 0 n/a n/a 6 398
2006 403 4 1 5 0 n/a n/a 6 419
2007 425 7 2 3 0 n/a n/a 7 444
2008 437 6 3 4 1 n/a n/a 7 458
2009 435 5 2 2 1 n/a n/a 5 450
2010 395 2 3 1 1 n/a n/a 11 413
2011 383 3 5 5 1 0 12 0 409
2012 388 2 7 3 0 0 9 0 409
2013 359 2 8 8 1 0 10 0 388
2014 379 2 12 11 0 0 9 0 413
2015 369 4 13 11 2 0 10 0 409
2016 349 5 10 9 3 0 11 0 387
2017 355 5 9 8 4 0 10 0 391
2018 353 7 7 6 4 0 6 0 383
2019 343 4 6 8 4 1 8 0 374
2020 354 6 5 9 3 1 9 0 387
2021 348 9 2 6 2 1 9 0 377
2022 352 10 1 6 2 1 11 0 383
2023 354 6 0 4 0 1 14 0 379
2024 357 6 0 4 0 4 14 0 385

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pleasant Plains Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 117 4.0 29.2 n/a
1990 122 5.0 24.4 n/a
1991 138 4.7 29.3 n/a
1992 242 10.0 24.2 n/a
1993 244 9.0 27.1 n/a
1994 260 10.0 26.0 n/a
1995 292 11.0 26.5 n/a
1996 292 11.0 26.5 n/a
1997 298 11.0 27.1 n/a
1998 307 11.5 26.7 n/a
1999 286 11.0 26.0 n/a
2000 403 22.0 18.3 n/a
2001 382 22.0 17.4 n/a
2002 386 23.0 16.8 12.2
2003 386 23.0 16.8 12.2
2004 374 21.0 17.8 11.2
2005 398 23.0 17.3 12.2
2006 419 24.0 17.5 10.4
2007 444 27.0 16.4 9.8
2008 458 23.0 19.9 9.1
2009 450 23.0 19.6 9.4
2010 413 22.0 18.7 10.2
2011 409 21.0 19.4 11.2
2012 409 21.1 19.3 12
2013 388 25.1 15.4 13.7
2014 413 27.0 15.2 14.3
2015 409 29.0 14.1 13.9
2016 387 25.0 15.4 14.5
2017 391 25.0 15.6 14.1
2018 383 24.0 15.9 15.7
2019 374 21.2 17.6 11.2
2020 387 22.5 17.2 12.1
2021 377 n/a n/a n/a
2022 383 27.7 13.8 10.7
2023 379 26.1 14.5 12.4
2024 385 26.2 14.6 11.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pleasant Plains Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 117 4.0 29.2 n/a
1990 122 5.0 24.4 n/a
1991 138 4.7 29.3 n/a
1992 242 10.0 24.2 n/a
1993 244 9.0 27.1 n/a
1994 260 10.0 26.0 n/a
1995 292 11.0 26.5 n/a
1996 292 11.0 26.5 n/a
1997 298 11.0 27.1 n/a
1998 307 11.5 26.7 n/a
1999 286 11.0 26.0 n/a
2000 403 22.0 18.3 n/a
2001 382 22.0 17.4 n/a
2002 386 23.0 16.8 12.2
2003 386 23.0 16.8 12.2
2004 374 21.0 17.8 11.2
2005 398 23.0 17.3 12.2
2006 419 24.0 17.5 10.4
2007 444 27.0 16.4 9.8
2008 458 23.0 19.9 9.1
2009 450 23.0 19.6 9.4
2010 413 22.0 18.7 10.2
2011 409 21.0 19.4 11.2
2012 409 21.1 19.3 12
2013 388 25.1 15.4 13.7
2014 413 27.0 15.2 14.3
2015 409 29.0 14.1 13.9
2016 387 25.0 15.4 14.5
2017 391 25.0 15.6 14.1
2018 383 24.0 15.9 15.7
2019 374 21.2 17.6 11.2
2020 387 22.5 17.2 12.1
2021 377 n/a n/a n/a
2022 383 27.7 13.8 10.7
2023 379 26.1 14.5 12.4
2024 385 26.2 14.6 11.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201599.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%76.5%99.0%99.8%
201699.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%77.4%99.7%22.3%26.5%
201799.5%99.2%99.2%99.2%74.9%99.5%99.5%48.0%
201899.0%98.7%98.7%98.7%74.2%99.0%99.0%73.6%
201999.5%98.9%98.9%98.9%75.9%99.2%99.5%75.3%
202199.7%99.5%99.5%99.5%98.9%99.5%99.7%74.9%
202299.7%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.2%99.5%99.7%72.9%
2023100.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.7%74.5%
202499.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.2%99.0%99.0%74.2%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pleasant Plains Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $410 (3.9%) $10,026 (96.1%) $10,436
2020 $365 (3.3%) $10,535 (96.7%) $10,900
2021 $22 (0.1%) $17,417 (99.9%) $17,440
2022 $22 (0.1%) $17,417 (99.9%) $17,440
2023 $82 (0.7%) $11,697 (99.3%) $11,779
2024 $63 (0.5%) $11,424 (99.5%) $11,487

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pleasant Plains Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 515th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 345th of 1367 Middle schools
 12.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Plains Middle School)38.753.2
 14.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Plains CUSD 8)38.753.2
 14.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Plains Middle School)22.727.7
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Plains CUSD 8)22.727.7
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Pleasant Plains Middle School)73.669.1
 4.5%
   5th Grade Science (Pleasant Plains CUSD 8)73.669.1
 4.5%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Plains Middle School)29.632.7
 3.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Plains CUSD 8)29.632.7
 3.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Plains Middle School)26.821.2
 5.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Plains CUSD 8)26.821.2
 5.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Plains Middle School)29.456.2
 26.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Plains CUSD 8)29.456.2
 26.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Plains Middle School)43.135.2
 7.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Plains CUSD 8)43.135.2
 7.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Plains Middle School)22.939.4
 16.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Plains CUSD 8)22.939.4
 16.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Plains Middle School)36.134.9
 1.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Plains CUSD 8)36.134.9
 1.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Pleasant Plains Middle School)71.174.2
 3.1%
   8th Grade Science (Pleasant Plains CUSD 8)71.174.2
 3.1%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students374379
 1.3%
African American46
 50%
American Indian40
 100%
Asian60
 100%
Hispanic84
 50%
Pacific Islander11
White343354
 3.2%
Two or More Races814
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.2%12.4%
 1.2%

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Students at Pleasant Plains Middle School are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Hispanic, 1% Pacific Islander.

In the 2023-24 school year, 385 students attended Pleasant Plains Middle School.

Students who attend Pleasant Plains Middle School usually go on to attend Pleasant Plains High School

Pleasant Plains Middle School ranks 288th of 1363 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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