Summary:
The 62677 zip code area is home to 3 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Pleasant Plains CUSD 8 district. The standout schools in this area are Pleasant Plains High School, which is ranked 140 out of 697 Illinois high schools and has a 4-star rating, and Pleasant Plains Middle School, which is ranked 288 out of 1,363 Illinois middle schools and also has a 4-star rating.
Pleasant Plains High School impresses with a 91.6% four-year graduation rate, a low 2.3% dropout rate, and strong performance on standardized tests, with 36.3% of 11th graders proficient or better in SAT English Language Arts and 29.4% proficient or better in SAT Mathematics. Pleasant Plains Middle School stands out for its exceptional performance in English Language Arts, with 60.9% of all grades proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average of 41.2%.
While the schools in this area generally perform above the state averages, there are a few areas for potential improvement. The high chronic absenteeism rate at Pleasant Plains High School (23.8%) is a concern, and the middle school's Mathematics performance, while still in line with the state average, could be an opportunity for further improvement. Overall, the data suggests a strong school district with several standout schools that are making steady progress in their academic performance.
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