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6.1 avg / 10

Pleasant Plains Cusd 8 School District

School District · Pleasant Plains, Illinois

Students: 1,284
Teachers (FTE): 89

Avg Rating

6.1

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,347

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.4:1

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#356 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.2

below Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,347

$2,343 vs Illinois median

District size

1,284 students

Typical than Illinois median

About Pleasant Plains Cusd 8

Pleasant Plains Cusd 8 is a Pleasant Plains, Illinois school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,284 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1. The district invests $14,347 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.1/10, Pleasant Plains Cusd 8 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Farmingdale Elem School, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.

In standardized testing, Pleasant Plains Cusd 8 students show an average math proficiency of 36.0% and ELA proficiency of 33.2%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Pleasant Plains Cusd 8, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 36.0%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 33.2%
School
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Pleasant Plains Cusd 8 with test data.

Schools in Pleasant Plains Cusd 8

3 schools

District Details

City
Pleasant Plains
Total Enrollment
1,284
Teachers (FTE)
89
Child Poverty Rate
0.0%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Pleasant Plains Cusd 8?

Pleasant Plains Cusd 8 has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Pleasant Plains Cusd 8?

The average composite rating for Pleasant Plains Cusd 8 is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Pleasant Plains Cusd 8?

Pleasant Plains Cusd 8 spends $14,347 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Pleasant Plains Cusd 8?

The average student-teacher ratio in Pleasant Plains Cusd 8 is 14.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Pleasant Plains Cusd 8?

Farmingdale Elem School is the highest-rated school in Pleasant Plains Cusd 8 with a composite score of 7.5/10.

What are the test scores in Pleasant Plains Cusd 8?

Across schools in Pleasant Plains Cusd 8 with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Pleasant Plains Cusd 8 compare to other districts in Illinois?

Pleasant Plains Cusd 8 has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 3 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
6.1/10
Math Proficiency
36.0%
ELA Proficiency
33.2%

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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