Serving 138 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Scales Mound Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 138 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Scales Mound Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 71.6 square miles in Scales Mound, IL. The area typically allows for a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of about 5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 7.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Scales Mound Elementary School's student population of 138 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
138 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Scales Mound Elementary 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 Scales Mound Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#1789 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
n/a
Hispanic
2%
29%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.4%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scales Mound Elementary School's ranking?
Scales Mound Elementary School is ranked #1789 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Scales Mound Elementary School often compared to?
Scales Mound Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Galena Elementary And Middle School, Stockton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Scales Mound Elementary School?
138 students attend Scales Mound Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Scales Mound Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Scales Mound Elementary School?
Scales Mound Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Scales Mound Elementary School offer ?
Scales Mound Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Scales Mound Elementary School part of?
Scales Mound Elementary School is part of Scales Mound CUSD 211 School District.
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