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Scales Mound CUSD 211 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 269 students in Scales Mound CUSD 211 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Scales Mound CUSD 211 School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,387 Schools
# Students
269 Students
1,867,569 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
134,653 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Scales Mound CUSD 211 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 845 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#268 out of 852 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.68
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,751 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
100,582 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
507,164 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
27%
# Black Students
n/a
308,164 Students
% Black Students
n/a
17%
# White Students
251 Students
869,416 Students
% White Students
93%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
15 Students
76,352 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
24
71,090
# Students in K Grade:
18
124,998
# Students in 1st Grade:
17
127,122
# Students in 2nd Grade:
16
127,783
# Students in 3rd Grade:
13
127,574
# Students in 4th Grade:
17
129,671
# Students in 5th Grade:
23
133,950
# Students in 6th Grade:
17
135,779
# Students in 7th Grade:
22
141,174
# Students in 8th Grade:
20
145,825
# Students in 9th Grade:
17
157,187
# Students in 10th Grade:
25
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
16
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
24
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,606 is higher than the state median of $22,158. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $58,004 is higher than the state median of $21,406. The school district spending/student has grown by 123% over four school years.
Total Revenue (20-21)
$7 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending (20-21)
$16 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student (20-21)
$27,606
$22,158
Spending / Student (20-21)
$58,004
$21,406
Best Scales Mound CUSD 211 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Scales Mound Jr High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Main St
Scales Mound, IL 61075
(815) 845-2215
Scales Mound, IL 61075
(815) 845-2215
Grades: 6-8
| 59 students
Rank: #22.
Scales Mound High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
210 Main St
Scales Mound, IL 61075
(815) 845-2215
Scales Mound, IL 61075
(815) 845-2215
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
Rank: #33.
Scales Mound Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 Main St
Scales Mound, IL 61075
(815) 845-2215
Scales Mound, IL 61075
(815) 845-2215
Grades: PK-5
| 128 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Scales Mound CUSD 211 School District?
Scales Mound CUSD 211 School District manages 3 public schools serving 269 students.
What is the rank of Scales Mound CUSD 211 School District?
Scales Mound CUSD 211 School District is ranked #321 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Scales Mound CUSD 211 School District?
93% of Scales Mound CUSD 211 School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Scales Mound CUSD 211 School District?
Scales Mound CUSD 211 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Scales Mound CUSD 211 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $58,004 is higher than the state median of $21,406. The school district spending/student has grown by 123% over four school years.
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