Mercer County School District 404
School District · Joy, Illinois
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,828
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,828
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Evaluating Mercer County School District 404?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Mercer County School District 404 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Mercer County JR High School
Aledo · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mercer County High School
Aledo · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
New Boston Elem School
New Boston · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#563 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.4
below Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,828
$862 vs Illinois median
District size
1,265 students
Typical than Illinois median
The short answer
Mercer County School District 404 ranks #563 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Mercer County School District 404's schools with real test data average 4.8/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mercer County JR High School (5.5/10), Mercer County High School (4.9/10), and New Boston Elem School (4.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Mercer County School District 404
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercer County JR High School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Mercer County High School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 3 | New Boston Elem School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Apollo Elem School | 4.1 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Mercer County School District 404
Mercer County School District 404 is a Joy, Illinois school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,265 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. The district invests $15,828 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.8/10, Mercer County School District 404 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mercer County JR High School, which has a composite score of 5.5/10.
In standardized testing, Mercer County School District 404 students show an average math proficiency of 40.1% and ELA proficiency of 44.6%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Mercer County School District 404, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Mercer County School District 404 with test data.
Schools in Mercer County School District 404
5 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Joy
- Total Enrollment
- 1,265
- Teachers (FTE)
- 105
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Mercer County School District 404?
Mercer County School District 404 has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Mercer County School District 404?
The average composite rating for Mercer County School District 404 is 4.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Mercer County School District 404?
Mercer County School District 404 spends $15,828 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Mercer County School District 404?
The average student-teacher ratio in Mercer County School District 404 is 12:1.
What is the top-rated school in Mercer County School District 404?
Mercer County JR High School is the highest-rated school in Mercer County School District 404 with a composite score of 5.5/10.
What are the test scores in Mercer County School District 404?
Across schools in Mercer County School District 404 with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Mercer County School District 404 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Mercer County School District 404 has an average school rating of 4.8/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.6%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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