Plum Grove Junior High School

Summary:

Plum Grove Junior High School is a public middle school located in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 807 students. The school is part of the Palatine CCSD 15 district, which is ranked 375 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Plum Grove Junior High School has consistently performed well, ranking in the top 10-15% of Illinois middle schools over the past several years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 131 out of 1,363 Illinois middle schools and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperforms the district and state averages in academic achievement, with 63.5% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 55.3% in mathematics, and 76.4% in science, compared to lower district and state averages. Plum Grove Junior High School also performs exceptionally well across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, Asian students, and students with disabilities.

Plum Grove Junior High School's success can be attributed to its low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 2.1% to 11.0%, which are significantly lower than the state and district averages. The school's relatively high per-student spending of $15,251 in the 2022-2023 school year, higher than the state and district averages, likely contributes to its strong academic performance and overall success. While Plum Grove Junior High School outperforms most nearby schools in the Palatine CCSD 15 district, some nearby schools in other districts, such as Margaret Mead Junior High School and Barrington Mdle School- Prairie Cmps, also demonstrate strong academic performance, suggesting a high level of educational quality in the broader region.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 2600 Plum Grove Rd
       Rolling Meadows, IL  60008-2042


(847) 963-7600

District: Palatine CCSD 15

SchoolDigger Rank:
131st of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,964 Help


Students who attend Plum Grove Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Wm Fremd High School

Feeder schools for Plum Grove Junior High School:

Elementary:    Hunting Ridge Elementary School
    Pleasant Hill Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  807

Racial breakdown:

White:
40.4%
Asian:
40.1%
Hispanic:
11.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.6% Help


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Compare Details Plum Grove Junior High School ranks better than 90.4% of middle schools in Illinois. It also ranks first among 4 ranked middle schools in the Palatine CCSD 15 School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.22. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Plum Grove Junior High School has the largest middle school student body size in the Palatine CCSD 15 School District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Plum Grove Junior High School is $14,964, which is the lowest among 4 middle schools in the Palatine CCSD 15 School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Plum Grove Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Plum Grove Junior High School 131st of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Plum Grove Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Palatine CCSD 15:

SchoolDigger ranks Palatine CCSD 15 375th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Plum Grove Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Plum Grove Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 89.79 73rd 1185 93.8%
2004 90.38 53rd 1204 95.6%
2005 89.61 57th 1209 95.3%
2006 87.20 61st 1272 95.2%
2007 87.21 57th 1287 95.6%
2008 87.02 68th 1293 94.7%
2009 86.06 78th 1318 94.1%
2010 84.77 98th 1327 92.6%
2011 84.52 101st 1344 92.5%
2012 85.51 96th 1365 93.0%
2013 90.04 81st 1367 94.1%
2014 90.19 82nd 1322 93.8%
2015 96.96 43rd 1302 96.7%
2016 95.19 38th 1294 97.1%
2017 89.98 102nd 1293 92.1%
2018 89.18 106th 1293 91.8%
2019 90.57 92nd 1356 93.2%
2021 81.39 180th 1241 85.5%
2022 88.42 118th 1369 91.4%
2023 86.37 153rd 1367 88.8%
2024 88.22 131st 1363 90.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Plum Grove Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 62.52 68th 179 62.0%
2022 65.13 67th 195 65.6%
2023 79.50 38th 194 80.4%
2024 85.02 23rd 184 87.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Plum Grove Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.93 9th 285 96.8%
2019 76.07 17th 339 95.0%
2021 74.15 13th 277 95.3%
2022 66.18 53rd 454 88.3%
2023 72.70 46th 480 90.4%
2024 66.46 73rd 486 85.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Plum Grove Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.33 239th 602 60.3%
2019 60.86 176th 792 77.8%
2021 45.19 220th 548 59.9%
2022 60.39 145th 781 81.4%
2023 92.96 41st 805 94.9%
2024 89.22 60th 802 92.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Plum Grove Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.49 167th 1161 85.6%
2019 72.21 220th 1217 81.9%
2021 63.38 230th 1019 77.4%
2022 70.64 223rd 1221 81.7%
2023 68.52 258th 1234 79.1%
2024 67.04 278th 1219 77.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Plum Grove Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.79 137th 1226 88.8%
2019 87.74 118th 1276 90.8%
2021 77.65 183rd 1017 82.0%
2022 86.98 124th 1286 90.4%
2023 86.70 129th 1275 89.9%
2024 87.95 116th 1251 90.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Plum Grove Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.70 108th 674 84.0%
2024 80.91 53rd 639 91.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Plum Grove Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.00 86th 1223 93.0%
2019 91.73 73rd 1296 94.4%
2021 80.78 140th 1048 86.6%
2022 88.65 101st 1286 92.1%
2023 83.20 174th 1292 86.5%
2024 85.79 138th 1264 89.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Plum Grove Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.78 49th 209 76.6%
2019 71.38 43rd 201 78.6%
2021 45.40 63rd 112 43.8%
2022 66.22 67th 198 66.2%
2023 67.52 59th 192 69.3%
2024 68.54 57th 184 69.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Plum Grove Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.83 44th 511 91.4%
2022 31.07 417th 573 27.2%
2023 45.09 261st 569 54.1%
2024 63.02 128th 548 76.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Plum Grove Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.85 153rd 590 74.1%
2019 56.14 234th 639 63.4%
2021 58.76 148th 517 71.4%
2022 52.79 249th 662 62.4%
2023 62.00 180th 661 72.8%
2024 48.43 279th 643 56.6%
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Rank History for White students at Plum Grove Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.86 210th 889 76.4%
2019 73.17 196th 905 78.3%
2021 60.11 272nd 813 66.5%
2022 66.53 249th 898 72.3%
2023 60.58 296th 895 66.9%
2024 64.02 276th 875 68.5%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Middle Schools for White Students!

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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by a parent
Thursday, May 26, 2016

Open Quote Some teachers and the principal do not care for students who have learning disabilities. They lie to parents saying that they will help their kid to succeed, when really they help them fail. For parents who have kids with mental issues or behavioral issues, DO NOT enroll your child here. This school is a joke. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Plum Grove Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 532 7 49 24 n/a n/a n/a 0 612
1989 505 10 41 27 n/a n/a n/a 0 583
1990 519 6 49 28 1 n/a n/a 0 603
1991 569 11 55 20 1 n/a n/a 0 656
1992 573 12 71 19 0 n/a n/a 0 675
1993 583 13 86 23 0 n/a n/a 0 705
1994 603 19 85 27 1 n/a n/a 0 735
1995 640 12 79 23 0 n/a n/a 0 754
1996 640 12 79 23 0 n/a n/a 0 754
1997 621 17 86 27 0 n/a n/a 0 751
1998 631 24 72 25 0 n/a n/a 0 752
1999 675 23 80 33 1 n/a n/a 0 812
2000 664 13 91 26 1 n/a n/a 0 795
2001 682 13 90 19 0 n/a n/a 0 804
2002 684 10 103 30 1 n/a n/a 0 828
2003 684 10 103 30 1 n/a n/a 0 828
2004 635 18 108 31 1 n/a n/a 0 793
2005 604 19 131 46 9 n/a n/a 2 811
2006 617 22 132 38 0 n/a n/a 2 811
2007 600 22 137 34 0 n/a n/a 6 799
2008 601 20 160 29 0 n/a n/a 10 820
2009 604 24 143 30 1 n/a n/a 10 812
2010 550 19 158 37 2 n/a n/a 12 778
2011 499 26 204 35 2 3 4 0 773
2012 514 26 210 52 3 0 13 0 818
2013 489 20 219 51 1 3 14 0 797
2014 435 20 245 61 0 1 18 0 780
2015 432 14 252 53 0 2 22 0 775
2016 407 13 276 49 0 1 18 0 764
2017 413 17 301 57 1 0 17 0 806
2018 434 21 316 58 5 1 23 0 858
2019 387 20 313 62 3 1 28 0 814
2020 356 19 329 58 1 1 31 0 795
2021 372 23 367 66 0 1 33 0 862
2022 367 29 327 78 0 1 35 0 837
2023 326 31 324 92 0 0 34 0 807

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 Plum Grove Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 612 38.5 15.8 n/a
1989 583 41.0 14.2 n/a
1990 603 41.5 14.5 n/a
1991 656 44.6 14.7 n/a
1992 675 46.6 14.4 n/a
1993 705 45.0 15.7 n/a
1994 735 46.0 16.0 n/a
1995 754 46.4 16.3 n/a
1996 754 46.4 16.3 n/a
1997 751 44.5 16.9 n/a
1998 752 47.0 16.0 n/a
1999 812 51.8 15.7 n/a
2000 795 53.8 14.8 n/a
2001 804 52.0 15.5 n/a
2002 828 55.7 14.9 6.4
2003 828 55.7 14.9 6.4
2004 793 54.5 14.6 6.3
2005 811 48.5 16.7 4.9
2006 811 48.0 16.9 6.2
2007 799 42.0 19.0 6.1
2008 820 40.0 20.5 6.9
2009 812 46.5 17.5 7.6
2010 778 45.0 17.2 9.4
2011 773 45.0 17.1 10.1
2012 818 46.0 17.7 8.4
2013 797 61.8 12.8 12.8
2014 780 43.0 18.1 15.4
2015 775 43.0 18.0 12.3
2016 764 42.0 18.1 8.9
2017 806 41.4 19.4 13
2018 858 44.6 19.2 15.6
2019 814 45.2 17.9 13.4
2020 795 47.0 16.8 13
2021 862 n/a n/a n/a
2022 837 49.1 17.0 13.6
2023 807 50.7 15.9 15.6

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 Plum Grove Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 612 38.5 15.8 n/a
1989 583 41.0 14.2 n/a
1990 603 41.5 14.5 n/a
1991 656 44.6 14.7 n/a
1992 675 46.6 14.4 n/a
1993 705 45.0 15.7 n/a
1994 735 46.0 16.0 n/a
1995 754 46.4 16.3 n/a
1996 754 46.4 16.3 n/a
1997 751 44.5 16.9 n/a
1998 752 47.0 16.0 n/a
1999 812 51.8 15.7 n/a
2000 795 53.8 14.8 n/a
2001 804 52.0 15.5 n/a
2002 828 55.7 14.9 6.4
2003 828 55.7 14.9 6.4
2004 793 54.5 14.6 6.3
2005 811 48.5 16.7 4.9
2006 811 48.0 16.9 6.2
2007 799 42.0 19.0 6.1
2008 820 40.0 20.5 6.9
2009 812 46.5 17.5 7.6
2010 778 45.0 17.2 9.4
2011 773 45.0 17.1 10.1
2012 818 46.0 17.7 8.4
2013 797 61.8 12.8 12.8
2014 780 43.0 18.1 15.4
2015 775 43.0 18.0 12.3
2016 764 42.0 18.1 8.9
2017 806 41.4 19.4 13
2018 858 44.6 19.2 15.6
2019 814 45.2 17.9 13.4
2020 795 47.0 16.8 13
2021 862 n/a n/a n/a
2022 837 49.1 17.0 13.6
2023 807 50.7 15.9 15.6

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

Plum Grove Junior High School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201599.2%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.1%99.4%99.1%
201699.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.4%99.4%2.3%
201799.3%98.8%98.8%98.8%99.1%98.8%99.4%51.7%
201898.8%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.0%99.0%98.7%
201998.9%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.5%
202199.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.5%99.8%99.2%
202299.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.5%99.3%99.1%98.4%
202399.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.3%99.0%99.0%97.9%
202499.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%98.7%98.6%99.3%98.3%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Plum Grove Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $158 (1.3%) $11,905 (98.7%) $12,064
2020 $240 (1.9%) $12,387 (98.1%) $12,627
2021 $478 (4.0%) $11,527 (96.0%) $12,005
2022 $478 (4.0%) $11,527 (96.0%) $12,005
2023 $710 (4.7%) $14,541 (95.3%) $15,251
2024 $593 (4.0%) $14,371 (96.0%) $14,964

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Plum Grove Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 92nd of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 153rd of 1367 Middle schools
 4.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Plum Grove Junior High School)58.865.5
 6.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Palatine CCSD 15)42.344.3
 2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Plum Grove Junior High School)60.960.2
 0.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Palatine CCSD 15)41.440.5
 0.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Plum Grove Junior High School)6154.9
 6.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Palatine CCSD 15)48.340.5
 7.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Plum Grove Junior High School)66.945.7
 21.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Palatine CCSD 15)44.129.2
 14.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Plum Grove Junior High School)73.363
 10.3%
   8th Grade Science (Palatine CCSD 15)61.648.2
 13.4%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students814807
 0.9%
African American2031
 55%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian313324
 3.5%
Hispanic6292
 48.4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White387326
 15.8%
Two or More Races2834
 21.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.4%15.6%
 2.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Plum Grove Junior High School

Yes. Plum Grove Junior High School ranks in the top 9.6% of Illinois middle schools.

Students at Plum Grove Junior High School are 40% White, 40% Asian, 11% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 4% African American.

Students who attend Plum Grove Junior High School usually go on to attend Wm Fremd High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 807 students attended Plum Grove Junior High School.


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