Aledo Junior High School (Closed 2010)

1002 S W 6th St
Aledo, IL 61231
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Aledo Junior High School serves 202 students in grades 6-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
202 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
97%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School District Name
Mercer County School District 404
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Aledo Junior High School?
202 students attend Aledo Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Aledo Junior High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Aledo Junior High School?
Aledo Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Aledo Junior High School offer ?
Aledo Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Aledo Junior High School part of?
Aledo Junior High School is part of Mercer County School District 404.

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