A+
Excellent
93/100

PLT Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 38 Ferry St, Prophetstown, IL 61277
Overall
A+
93/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
1.6 grade levels above the U.S. average · 87th percentile in Illinois
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Illinois for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Illinois schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

93
Repit Score
out of 100
169
Students
enrolled
13.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%87/1001.6 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 71% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Illinois schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +52 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Illinois. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency27% (+1 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency12% (−10 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Illinois state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White27%12%reading -11 pts, math -19 pts25th percentile (list)
Low-income27%12%reading -3 pts, math -12 pts51st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 38 Ferry St
City Prophetstown
ZIP Code 61277
District 1732830
NCES School ID 173283001844
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 61277

Understanding the community around PLT Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $77,727
Per Capita Income $41,973
Poverty Rate 4.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 39.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.0%
High School or Higher 91.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $124,600
Median Rent $765
Owner-Occupied 82.7%
Renter-Occupied 17.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for PLT Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 56.2%
Female 43.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 92.3%
Two or More Races 3.6%
Hispanic/Latino 1.2%
Black 1.2%
American Indian 1.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 169
Teachers (FTE) 12.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for PLT Middle School?
PLT Middle School has a Repit School Score of 93 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend PLT Middle School?
PLT Middle School has 169 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1.
What grades does PLT Middle School serve?
PLT Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does PLT Middle School receive per student?
PLT Middle School receives $15,100 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around PLT Middle School in 61277 ▼
Avg Home Value
$176,366
Avg Monthly Rent
$837
1-Year Change
+17.9%
% Renters
17.3%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026