Scales Mound Cusd 211 School District
School District · Scales Mound, Illinois
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,440
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.1:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,440
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.1:1
Evaluating Scales Mound Cusd 211?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Scales Mound Cusd 211 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Scales Mound JR High School
Scales Mound · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Scales Mound High School
Scales Mound · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Scales Mound Elem School
Scales Mound · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#214 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$26,440
+$9,750 vs Illinois median
District size
255 students
Smaller than Illinois median
The short answer
Scales Mound Cusd 211 ranks #214 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Scales Mound Cusd 211's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Scales Mound JR High School (8.6/10), Scales Mound High School (6.3/10), and Scales Mound Elem School (5.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Scales Mound Cusd 211
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scales Mound JR High School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Scales Mound High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Scales Mound Elem School | 5.6 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Scales Mound Cusd 211
Scales Mound Cusd 211 is a Scales Mound, Illinois school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 255 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.1:1. The district invests $26,440 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Scales Mound Cusd 211 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Scales Mound JR High School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Scales Mound Cusd 211 students show an average math proficiency of 53.5% and ELA proficiency of 53.9%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Scales Mound Cusd 211, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Scales Mound Cusd 211 with test data.
Schools in Scales Mound Cusd 211
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Scales Mound
- Total Enrollment
- 255
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Scales Mound Cusd 211?
Scales Mound Cusd 211 has 3 schools in total — 1 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 Scales Mound Cusd 211?
The average composite rating for Scales Mound Cusd 211 is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Scales Mound Cusd 211?
Scales Mound Cusd 211 spends $26,440 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Scales Mound Cusd 211?
The average student-teacher ratio in Scales Mound Cusd 211 is 9.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Scales Mound Cusd 211?
Scales Mound JR High School is the highest-rated school in Scales Mound Cusd 211 with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Scales Mound Cusd 211?
Across schools in Scales Mound Cusd 211 with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Scales Mound Cusd 211 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Scales Mound Cusd 211 has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 3 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
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.9%
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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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