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Mercer County JR High School
Middle School · Mercer County School District 404 · Aledo, IL
A Mercer County School District 404 middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1002 Sw 6Th St, Aledo, IL 61231
- Math 17% proficient (2021)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mercer County JR High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 32% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mercer County JR High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average535/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Aledo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,389
Median home value
$141,200
Median rent
$772/mo
College educated
22.1%
Homeownership
70.2%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61231; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L' Abris AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 0.7 mi | 25 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Mercer County School District 404
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,828NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mercer County JR High School is listed in Mercer County School District 404; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mercer County JR High School
Mercer County JR High School is a public middle school in Aledo, IL, part of Mercer County School District 404, serving approximately 272 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,468 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mercer County JR High School
What grades does Mercer County JR High School serve?
Mercer County JR High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Mercer County JR High School?
Mercer County JR High School has an enrollment of approximately 272 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mercer County JR High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mercer County JR High School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mercer County JR High School rank in IL?
Mercer County JR High School ranks #2,468 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Mercer County JR High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mercer County JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mercer County JR High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mercer County JR High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mercer County JR High School a charter school?
No, Mercer County JR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mercer County JR High School a Title I school?
No, Mercer County JR High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mercer County JR High School?
43.8% of students at Mercer County JR High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 272
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Mercer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.5%
- Phone
- (309) 584-4174
- Area population (ZIP 61231)
- 4,958
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61231; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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