Serving 270 students in grades 6-8, Mercer County Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 270 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mercer County Jr High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Aledo, IL, covering approximately 378 square miles. Typically, it takes 20-30 minutes to drive from various parts of the zone to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being 11.5 miles and the furthest edge located 14.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mercer County Jr High School's student population of 270 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
270 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mercer County Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mercer County Jr High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1909 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
2%
29%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
16%
White
88%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.7%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Gold and Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mercer County Jr High School's ranking?
Mercer County Jr High School is ranked #1909 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Mercer County Jr High School?
270 students attend Mercer County Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Mercer County Jr High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mercer County Jr High School?
Mercer County Jr High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mercer County Jr High School offer ?
Mercer County Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mercer County Jr High School part of?
Mercer County Jr High School is part of Mercer County School District 404.
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