Scales Mound Elementary School
Tel:
(815) 845-2215
Scales Mound Elementary School serves 130 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Scales Mound Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Scales Mound Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Scales Mound Elementary School's student population of 130 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 130 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Scales Mound Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Scales Mound Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #774 out of 3672 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-59% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-49% | 37% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | n/a | 5% |
Hispanic | 1% | 26% |
Black | n/a | 17% |
White | 93% | 48% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.68 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 47% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 2% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Scales Mound CUSD 211 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Scales Mound Elementary School is Scales Mound High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Scales Mound Junior High School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Scales Mound Scales Mound High School Grades: 9-12 | 63 students
0.0 miles
210 Main St
Scales Mound, IL 61075
(815) 845-2215 0.0 9-12 63 - Scales Mound Scales Mound Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 60 students
0.0 miles
210 Main St
Scales Mound, IL 61075
(815) 845-2215 0.0 6-8 60 - Shullsburg Shullsburg Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 167 students
7.0 miles
444 N Judgement St
Shullsburg, WI 53586
(608) 965-4427 7.0 PK-5 167 - Shullsburg Shullsburg High School Grades: 9-12 | 117 students
7.0 miles
444 N Judgement St
Shullsburg, WI 53586
(608) 965-4427 7.0 9-12 117 - Shullsburg Shullsburg Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 83 students
7.0 miles
444 N Judgement St
Shullsburg, WI 53586
(608) 965-4427 7.0 6-8 83
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