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5.4 avg / 10

Plainfield Sd 202 School District

School District · Plainfield, Illinois

Students: 24,683
Teachers (FTE): 1,660
Estimated Scores: 3%

Avg Rating

5.4

out of 10

Schools

30

18 elem, 7 mid, 4 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,896

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.9:1

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#512 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.9

below Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,896

$794 vs Illinois median

District size

24,683 students

Much larger than Illinois median

About Plainfield Sd 202

Plainfield Sd 202 is a Plainfield, Illinois school district serving 30 schools. The district educates 24,683 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1. The district invests $15,896 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.4/10, Plainfield Sd 202 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Creekside Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.

In standardized testing, Plainfield Sd 202 students show an average math proficiency of 31.8% and ELA proficiency of 37.3%.

The district includes 18 elementary schools , 7 middle schools , and 4 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Plainfield Sd 202, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 31.8%
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 37.3%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Plainfield Sd 202 with test data.

District Details

City
Plainfield
Total Enrollment
24,683
Teachers (FTE)
1,660
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Plainfield Sd 202?

Plainfield Sd 202 has 30 schools in total — 18 elementary, 7 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Plainfield Sd 202?

The average composite rating for Plainfield Sd 202 is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Plainfield Sd 202?

Plainfield Sd 202 spends $15,896 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Plainfield Sd 202?

The average student-teacher ratio in Plainfield Sd 202 is 14.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Plainfield Sd 202?

Creekside Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Plainfield Sd 202 with a composite score of 7.6/10.

What are the test scores in Plainfield Sd 202?

Across schools in Plainfield Sd 202 with test data, the average math proficiency is 31.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Plainfield Sd 202 compare to other districts in Illinois?

Plainfield Sd 202 has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 30 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.4/10
Math Proficiency
31.8%
ELA Proficiency
37.3%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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