Plank Junior High School

Plank Junior High School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
510 Secretariat Ln,  Oswego, IL
Oswego Community Unit School District No. 308
3.5
4.9
750 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Jamie Max
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
16%
Reading Proficiency
22%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
16%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
49
Full Time Teachers
49
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
256:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.2%
Female
46.8%
White
46.8%
Hispanic
32.7%
Black
10.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.3%
Two or more races
4.2%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 6 Reviews
4.0 Middle School Student
3/22/2022
Everything is good but could use a bit more diversity, plus in the second semester I feel like the school is more undefunded.
4.0 NicheUser
4/8/2015
The security is okay and not perfect it is very bad. It is junior high so there is not a lot of security. The health polices and really great and the nurse was very helpful and took good care or people
GreatSchools Reviews
4.9 28 Reviews
5.0 other
5/1/2021
Good school. Good teachers. Good experience here.
5.0 parent
6/27/2018
Excellent so far. The teachers are responsive, the community is welcoming, and the events are fun for the kids.
5.0 other
8/13/2013
This is a very beautiful , friendly school. I hope this school is number 1 in the middle school district
4.0 other
5/29/2012
I enjoy attending this school for many reasons. As far as education goes, I am aware that the teachers do not give up easily; they are very motivationial, aspiring, and unique in their own ways. They share their experiences to make the classes more fun. I love the community, because there is little...

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Plank Junior High School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Oswego, IL and is served by the Oswego Community Unit School District No. 308 in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 750 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 16% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 22% are proficient in reading. Plank Junior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $409,315. Discover additional schools in the area, like Oswego East High School, Oswego High School, Goal - Granting Opportunities For Alternative Livi, and more. Learn more about what Oswego has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Plank Junior High School.

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