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#2694 of 3,813 schools in IL
Plank Junior High
Middle School · Cusd 308 · Oswego, IL
A Cusd 308 middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
510 Secretariat Ln, Oswego, IL 60543
- Math 16% proficient (2021)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Plank Junior High score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Plank Junior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average589/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oswego), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$116,507
Median home value
$319,300
Median rent
$1,558/mo
College educated
42.3%
Homeownership
86.2%
Poverty rate
2.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60543; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 837 | Compare → |
| Bednarcik Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 560 | Compare → |
| Traughber JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 1,074 | Compare → |
| Murphy Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–8 | 3.7 mi | 688 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cusd 308
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #14 of 21
- District spending per student
- $16,904NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Plank Junior High is listed in CUSD 308; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Plank Junior High
Plank Junior High is a public middle school in Oswego, IL, part of Cusd 308, serving approximately 605 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,694 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Plank Junior High
What grades does Plank Junior High serve?
Plank Junior High serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Plank Junior High?
Plank Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 605 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plank Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Plank Junior High is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Plank Junior High rank in IL?
Plank Junior High ranks #2,694 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Plank Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Plank Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Plank Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Plank Junior High has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Plank Junior High a charter school?
No, Plank Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Plank Junior High a Title I school?
No, Plank Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Plank Junior High?
40.7% of students at Plank Junior High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 605
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kendall County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.5%
- Phone
- (630) 551-9400
- Area population (ZIP 60543)
- 41,723
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60543; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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