Serving 69 students in grades 9-12, Scales Mound High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 69 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21-39% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Scales Mound High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scales Mound High School is 0.17, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Scales Mound High School?
The graduation rate of Scales Mound High School is 80%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Scales Mound High School?
69 students attend Scales Mound High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Scales Mound High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scales Mound High School?
Scales Mound High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Scales Mound High School offer ?
Scales Mound High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Scales Mound High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 69 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21-39% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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