For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 56 students in Scales Mound, IL.
The top ranked public middle school in Scales Mound, IL is Scales Mound Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scales Mound, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Scales Mound have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Scales Mound, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scales Mound Jr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Main St
Scales Mound, IL 61075
(815) 845-2215
Scales Mound, IL 61075
(815) 845-2215
Gr: 6-8 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Scales Mound, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Scales Mound, IL include Scales Mound Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Scales Mound?
1 public middle schools are located in Scales Mound.
What is the racial composition of students in Scales Mound?
Scales Mound public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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