Summary:
The Pleasant Plains CUSD 8 district in Illinois serves students from 3 schools - 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school. The data analysis reveals that Pleasant Plains High School is a standout, ranking 140 out of 697 Illinois high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts an impressive 91.6% four-year graduation rate and strong performance on standardized tests, with over a third of 11th graders proficient in SAT English Language Arts and Mathematics.
Meanwhile, Pleasant Plains Middle School also shines, ranking 288 out of 1,363 Illinois middle schools and earning a 4-star rating. The middle school excels in English Language Arts, with 60.9% of all grades proficient or better, and maintains a solid 66.1% proficiency rate in ISA Science. In contrast, Farmingdale Elementary School has seen a slight decline in its statewide ranking over the past three years, from 463 to 752.
The data also reveals some interesting insights about the district. While the high school and middle school outperform state averages in key subject areas, Farmingdale Elementary's performance is more mixed. Additionally, the free/reduced lunch rates suggest that Farmingdale Elementary and Pleasant Plains Middle School serve a more economically disadvantaged student population compared to the high school, raising questions about the equitable distribution of resources across the district.
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