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Scales Mound Junior High School

Q: Is Scales Mound Junior High School a good school?

Scales Mound Junior High School ranks 449 th of 1368 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

449^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,368 Illinois Middle Schools

Better than 67% of Illinois middle schools

Summary

Scales Mound Junior High School is a small public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the rural town of Scales Mound, Illinois. With just 56 students, the school is part of the Scales Mound CUSD 211 district, which is ranked 238 out of 811 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Scales Mound Junior High School has shown strong performance, with students consistently outperforming the state averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. In the 2024-2025 school year, 60.4% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 53.1%, and 37.7% were proficient in Mathematics, slightly above the state's 38.5%. The school has maintained a high ranking among Illinois middle schools, reaching as high as 143rd out of 1,241 in the 2020-2021 school year, and has consistently received a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When compared to nearby schools like East Dubuque Junior High, Stockton Middle School, and River Ridge Middle School, Scales Mound Junior High School generally performs well academically, with higher proficiency rates in both ELA and Mathematics. However, the nearby schools tend to have larger student populations and higher spending per student, which may contribute to their strong performance. Scales Mound Junior High School has seen a significant increase in spending per student, from $15,871 in the 2020-2021 school year to $23,595 in the 2022-2023 school year, which may have contributed to its academic success.

Students ?

9.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$23,549

Per pupil spending ?

21.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

210 Main St
Scales Mound, IL 61075-9393

(815) 845-2215

District: Scales Mound CUSD 211

Students who attend Scales Mound Junior High School usually attend:

High:

Scales Mound High School

Feeder schools for Scales Mound Junior High School:

Elementary:

Scales Mound Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.3%

Hispanic:

5.8%

Two or more races:

1.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 79th percentile in 2015 → 67th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Illinois median (67th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 12 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school49%

District avg54%

Illinois avg46%

449^th of 1,368

Illinois public middle schools ?

Top 33%▼ down 12 pts since 2015

From top 21% (2015) to top 33% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

238^th of 811Scales Mound CUSD 211 among Illinois districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	63.1	449 of 1368	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.7	452 of 1363	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	73.6	291 of 1367	78.7%	★★★★☆
2022	83.0	176 of 1369	87.1%	★★★★☆
2021	84.8	143 of 1241	88.5%	★★★★☆
2019	87.3	141 of 1356	89.6%	★★★★☆
2018	80.0	219 of 1293	83.1%	★★★★☆
2017	62.6	411 of 1293	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	75.6	258 of 1294	80.1%	★★★★☆
2015	73.6	277 of 1302	78.7%	★★★★☆
2014	79.4	232 of 1322	82.5%	★★★★☆
2013	74.4	316 of 1367	76.9%	★★★★☆
2012	70.6	403 of 1365	70.5%	★★★★☆
2011	62.3	573 of 1344	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	65.8	503 of 1327	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2009	79.9	205 of 1318	84.4%	★★★★☆
2008	83.5	136 of 1293	89.5%	★★★★☆
2007	74.9	298 of 1287	76.8%	★★★★☆
2006	76.3	272 of 1272	78.6%	★★★★☆
2005	92.7	18 of 1209	98.5%	★★★★★
2004	83.6	155 of 1204	87.1%	★★★★☆
2003	30.9	866 of 1185	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	76.7	248 of 1248	80.1%	★★★★☆
2023	68.4	329 of 1275	74.2%	★★★★☆
2022	84.2	153 of 1286	88.1%	★★★★☆
2021	74.9	210 of 1017	79.4%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	55.0	516 of 1271	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.0	491 of 1264	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	64.3	365 of 1292	71.7%	★★★★☆
2022	80.0	187 of 1286	85.5%	★★★★☆
2018	76.2	223 of 1223	81.8%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	45.1	494 of 884	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	41.4	509 of 875	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	58.2	329 of 895	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	68.2	232 of 898	74.2%	★★★★☆
2021	73.9	162 of 813	80.1%	★★★★☆
2019	77.3	152 of 905	83.2%	★★★★☆
2018	70.5	222 of 889	75.0%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2025)80th percentile+13 vs school

Male (2025)59th percentile-8 vs school

White (2025)44th percentile-23 vs school

By subject vs Illinois (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts60%+7 vs state

Science50%+5 vs state

Mathematics38%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISA Science (2025)	IAR English Language Arts (2025)				IAR Mathematics (2025)				% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 6th Grade	IAR Mathematics 7th Grade	IAR Mathematics 8th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Scales Mound Junior High School	Public	6-8	210 Main St	Scales Mound	61075	Jo Daviess County	Scales Mound CUSD 211	No	(n/a)	No	No	(815) 845-2215	52	5	9.9	21.2%	48 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.9%)	63.1	449^th of 1368 public middle schools	67.2%		59.7	452^nd of 1363 public middle schools	66.8%	3	50.0	84.6	28.6	65.4	60.4	46.2	28.6	38.5	37.7	91.2	91.2	91.2	91.2	91.2	91.2	91.2	91.2	$23,549	$384	$23,165
River Ridge Middle School	Public	6-8	4141 IL Route 84 S	Hanover	61041	Jo Daviess County	River Ridge CUSD 210	No	(n/a)	No	No	(815) 858-9005	91	9	10.7	51.6%	78 (85.7%)	1 (1.1%)	6 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.6%)	88.6	136^th of 1368 public middle schools	90.1%		86.6	150^th of 1363 public middle schools	89.0%	14	64.5	81.5	79.3	84.4	81.8	59.3	48.3	53.1	53.4	96.8	97.9	97.9	97.9	97.9	96.8	97.9	100.0	$22,210	$343	$21,867
Stockton Middle School	Public	6-8	540 N Rush St	Stockton	61085	Jo Daviess County	Stockton CUSD 206	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(815) 947-3323	100	9	11.0	37.0%	83 (83.0%)	1 (1.0%)	10 (10.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.0%)	77.3	273^rd of 1368 public middle schools	80.0%					(n/a)	57.5	95.2	82.9	87.2	87.4	38.1	37.1	28.2	33.7	97.5	97.5	97.5	97.5	98.4	95.9	97.5	95.9	$15,705	$881	$14,824
East Dubuque Junior High	Public	7-8	200 Parklane Dr	East Dubuque	61025	Jo Daviess County	East Dubuque Unified School District 119	No	(n/a)	No	No	(815) 747-3188	84	7	12.0	42.9%	69 (82.1%)	4 (4.8%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (11.9%)	82.2	220^th of 1368 public middle schools	83.9%		90.3	114^th of 1363 public middle schools	91.6%	106	55.3		69.8	78.9	74.1		62.8	42.1	53.1									$14,477	$546	$13,931

Frequently Asked Questions about Scales Mound Junior High School

How many students attend Scales Mound Junior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 52 students attended Scales Mound Junior High School.

What district is Scales Mound Junior High School in?

Scales Mound CUSD 211

What is the racial makeup of Scales Mound Junior High School?

Students at Scales Mound Junior High School are 92% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Is Scales Mound Junior High School a good school?

Scales Mound Junior High School ranks 449^th of 1368 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Scales Mound Junior High School attend?

Students who attend Scales Mound Junior High School usually go on to attend Scales Mound High School

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