- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Plano, IL
Plano Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Plano Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173177003343
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plano Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Plano · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 358
- students enrolled
Plano Middle School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plano Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Plano, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Plano Middle School held near 348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.3 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 173177003343 · Plano, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
358 enr · 11.9:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Plano High School (757 students)
Plano Middle School held near 348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.3 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Plano Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plano High Sch
Plano High School
757 students
- Emily G Johns
Emily G Johns School
494 students
- P H Miller Ele
P H Miller Elem School
438 students
- This school
Plano Middle School
358 students
- Centennial Ele
Centennial Elem School
351 students
What this shows Plano Middle School reports 358 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plano Middle School compares
Plano Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 358 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
358
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 27% in Illinois - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,971
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.8%
White 31.6%
African American 6.7%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Plano Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Plano Cusd 88 reports $15,971 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Plano Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plano High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emily G Johns School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| P H Miller Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plano Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~358 students)
Frequently asked questions about Plano Middle School
How many students attend Plano Middle School?
Plano Middle School has 358 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Plano, IL. CCD year-over-year: 345 (2022-23) → 348 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plano Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plano Middle School is 11.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plano Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Plano Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.8% of enrollment, in Plano, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plano Middle School?
Plano Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Plano Middle School rank among public schools in Plano?
By Resource Investment Index, Plano Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Plano, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Plano on the city page.
What other schools are in Plano Cusd 88?
Besides Plano Middle School, Plano Cusd 88 also operates Plano High School (757 students), Emily G Johns School (494 students), and P H Miller Elem School (438 students). See the Plano Cusd 88 district page for the complete list.