Top Rankings
Scott-Morgan Community Unit School District 2 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 178 students in Scott-Morgan Community Unit School District 2. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Scott-Morgan Community Unit School District 2 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
178 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
136,638 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Scott-Morgan Community Unit School District 2, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#435 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
n/a
28%
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
95%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,753 is higher than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,567 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,753
$22,423
Spending / Student
$23,567
$21,662
Best Scott-Morgan Community Unit School District 2 Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bluffs High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 W Rockwood St
Bluffs, IL 62621
(217) 754-3815
Bluffs, IL 62621
(217) 754-3815
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Bluffs Junior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 W Rockwood St
Bluffs, IL 62621
(217) 754-3815
Bluffs, IL 62621
(217) 754-3815
Gr: 6-8 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #33.
Bluffs Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 W Rockwood St
Bluffs, IL 62621
(217) 754-3714
Bluffs, IL 62621
(217) 754-3714
Gr: PK-5 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Scott-Morgan Community Unit School District 2?
Scott-Morgan Community Unit School District 2 manages 3 public schools serving 178 students.
What is the rank of Scott-Morgan Community Unit School District 2?
Scott-Morgan Community Unit School District 2 is ranked #404 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 Scott-Morgan Community Unit School District 2?
95% of Scott-Morgan Community Unit School District 2 students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Scott-Morgan Community Unit School District 2?
Scott-Morgan Community Unit School District 2 has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Scott-Morgan Community Unit School District 2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,567 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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