Summary:
Mercer County Junior High School is a public middle school located in Aledo, Illinois, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 299 students. The school is part of the Mercer County School District 404, which is ranked 564 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Academically, Mercer County Junior High School's performance is generally below the state averages across all grades and subjects, with particularly low proficiency rates in Mathematics. However, the school's performance in Science is relatively stronger, with an 8th-grade proficiency rate of 67.3%, higher than the state average of 53.2%. The school also faces significant disparities in student group performance, with its White, Special Education, Low Socio-Economic Status, Disabled, and Military Connected student subgroups all ranked in the bottom quarter of Illinois middle schools. Additionally, Mercer County Junior High School has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 18.8% to 31.5% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average.
When compared to nearby schools, such as United Junior High School and Sherrard Junior High School, Mercer County Junior High School generally underperforms in academic measures, with lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics. However, the school's performance in Science is relatively stronger, suggesting potential areas of strength that could be leveraged to improve overall academic outcomes. To address these challenges, the school and district should closely examine their instructional practices, support systems, and resource allocation to identify areas for improvement and implement targeted interventions to ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Mercer County School District 404
SchoolDigger Rank:
902nd of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,154
Students who attend Mercer County Junior High School usually attend:
Feeder schools for Mercer County Junior High School:
Student/teacher ratio: 12.6
Number of students: 299
Racial breakdown:
White:
93.3%
Hispanic:
2.0%
Two or more races:
2.0%
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African American:
1.3%
Asian:
1.0%
Not Specified:
0.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.2%
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