Scales Mound High School

Summary:

Scales Mound High School is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in the rural community of Scales Mound, Illinois, with a student population of just 69 as of the 2022-2023 school year. Despite its small size, the school has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Illinois, maintaining a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and outperforming state averages in academic metrics such as standardized test scores and graduation rates.

Scales Mound High School's academic excellence is evident in its statewide ranking of 50 out of 699 schools, with 50% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT Mathematics, compared to the state average of 26.7%, and 72.7% proficient or better in the Illinois Science Assessment, compared to the state average of 52.2%. The school's four-year graduation rates have ranged from 83.3% to 100% over the past five years, consistently outperforming the state average. Additionally, Scales Mound High School boasts a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7 to 8.3 students per teacher, and a relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $17,672 to $24,277 over the past four years.

While Scales Mound High School's academic performance is impressive, the school's student population is predominantly White, raising questions about diversity and inclusiveness. Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 5.4% in 2019-2020 to 22.9% in 2021-2022, which is an area of concern. Nearby schools, such as Galena High School and River Ridge High School, also demonstrate strong academic performance and may provide valuable insights or best practices that Scales Mound could learn from to address these challenges and continue to deliver a well-rounded and inclusive educational experience for all students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

210 Main St
Scales Mound, IL 61075-9393

(815) 845-2215

District: Scales Mound CUSD 211

Per Pupil Expenditures: $25,174

Feeder schools for Scales Mound High School:

Elementary:	Scales Mound Elementary School
Middle:	Scales Mound Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 7.0

Number of students: 69

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.3%

Two or more races:

5.8%

African American:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Scales Mound High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.26. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Scales Mound High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Scales Mound High School is $25,174.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Scales Mound High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Scales Mound CUSD 211:

SchoolDigger ranks Scales Mound CUSD 211 242^nd of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Scales Mound High School

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Rank History for all students at Scales Mound High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2003	16.31	500^th	586	14.7%
2004	52.06	330^th	592	44.3%
2005	69.05	178^th	590	69.8%
2006	10.81	527^th	596	11.6%
2007	81.11	96^th	612	84.3%
2008	62.07	263^rd	624	57.9%
2009	58.08	289^th	632	54.3%
2010	72.57	165^th	643	74.3%
2011	55.80	325^th	655	50.4%
2012	72.69	176^th	665	73.5%
2013	79.29	127^th	670	81.0%
2014	51.82	353^rd	670	47.3%
2015	93.74	27^th	614	95.6%
2017	38.89	407^th	642	36.6%
2018	93.97	34^th	647	94.7%
2019	41.93	410^th	701	41.5%
2021	77.55	124^th	688	82.0%
2022	84.02	93^rd	699	86.7%
2023	91.26	50^th	699	92.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Scales Mound High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	95.44	20^th	656	97.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Scales Mound High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	54.38	267^th	653	59.1%

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Rank History for White students at Scales Mound High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	90.00	46^th	548	91.6%
2019	27.75	407^th	552	26.3%
2021	65.78	149^th	553	73.1%
2022	66.94	149^th	560	73.4%
2023	85.89	57^th	557	89.8%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Scales Mound High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	68	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	68
1990	70	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	70
1991	74	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	74
1992	75	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	75
1993	79	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	80
1994	90	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	90
1995	97	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	97
1996	97	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	97
1997	100	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	100
1998	101	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	101
1999	91	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	91
2000	85	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	85
2001	75	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	75
2002	83	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	83
2003	83	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	83
2004	80	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	81
2005	77	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	78
2006	83	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	87
2007	76	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	80
2008	64	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	68
2009	66	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	70
2010	73	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	1	76
2011	68	0	0	2	0	0	2	0	72
2012	75	0	1	2	0	0	6	0	84
2013	72	0	0	1	0	0	6	0	79
2014	60	0	0	1	0	0	3	0	64
2015	57	0	0	1	0	0	5	0	63
2016	53	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	55
2017	58	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	59
2018	60	0	0	1	0	0	2	0	63
2019	64	0	1	0	0	0	4	0	69
2020	67	0	0	0	0	0	5	0	72
2021	76	0	0	0	0	0	6	0	82
2022	75	0	0	1	0	0	6	0	82
2023	63	1	0	1	0	0	4	0	69

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Scales Mound High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	68	7.0	9.7	n/a
1990	70	7.0	10.0	n/a
1991	74	9.0	8.2	n/a
1992	75	9.0	8.3	n/a
1993	80	9.0	8.9	n/a
1994	90	9.0	10.0	n/a
1995	97	10.6	9.2	n/a
1996	97	10.6	9.2	n/a
1997	100	10.5	9.5	n/a
1998	101	9.0	11.2	n/a
1999	91	8.2	11.1	n/a
2000	85	8.2	10.4	n/a
2001	75	8.0	9.4	n/a
2002	83	9.7	8.6	10.8
2003	83	9.7	8.6	10.8
2004	81	9.8	8.3	13.6
2005	78	9.2	8.5	17.9
2006	87	9.5	9.2	26.4
2007	80	10.0	8.0	21.3
2008	68	7.0	9.7	22.1
2009	70	8.1	8.6	25.7
2010	76	6.8	11.0	21.3
2011	72	5.8	12.2	23.6
2012	84	7.0	12.0	20.2
2013	79	16.6	4.7	22.8
2014	64	12.0	5.3	23.4
2015	63	9.0	7.0	31.7
2016	55	8.0	6.8	23.6
2017	59	8.4	6.9	23.7
2018	63	9.2	6.7	25.4
2019	69	7.8	8.7	30.4
2020	72	8.9	8.0	23.6
2021	82	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	82	9.8	8.3	22
2023	69	9.8	7.0	14.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Scales Mound High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	68	7.0	9.7	n/a
1990	70	7.0	10.0	n/a
1991	74	9.0	8.2	n/a
1992	75	9.0	8.3	n/a
1993	80	9.0	8.9	n/a
1994	90	9.0	10.0	n/a
1995	97	10.6	9.2	n/a
1996	97	10.6	9.2	n/a
1997	100	10.5	9.5	n/a
1998	101	9.0	11.2	n/a
1999	91	8.2	11.1	n/a
2000	85	8.2	10.4	n/a
2001	75	8.0	9.4	n/a
2002	83	9.7	8.6	10.8
2003	83	9.7	8.6	10.8
2004	81	9.8	8.3	13.6
2005	78	9.2	8.5	17.9
2006	87	9.5	9.2	26.4
2007	80	10.0	8.0	21.3
2008	68	7.0	9.7	22.1
2009	70	8.1	8.6	25.7
2010	76	6.8	11.0	21.3
2011	72	5.8	12.2	23.6
2012	84	7.0	12.0	20.2
2013	79	16.6	4.7	22.8
2014	64	12.0	5.3	23.4
2015	63	9.0	7.0	31.7
2016	55	8.0	6.8	23.6
2017	59	8.4	6.9	23.7
2018	63	9.2	6.7	25.4
2019	69	7.8	8.7	30.4
2020	72	8.9	8.0	23.6
2021	82	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	82	9.8	8.3	22
2023	69	9.8	7.0	14.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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Year	Polio	Measles	Mumps	Rubella	Hepatitis B	Varicella	DTP	Meningococcal
2015	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	98.4%	98.4%
2016	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	98.2%		16.4%
2017	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	96.6%	20.3%
2018	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	98.4%	100.0%	23.8%
2019	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	47.8%
2021	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	93.9%
2022	96.3%	96.3%	96.3%	96.3%	96.3%	96.3%	96.3%	96.3%
2023	97.0%	97.0%	97.0%	97.0%	97.0%	97.0%	97.0%	95.5%
2024	97.1%	97.1%	97.1%	97.1%	97.1%	97.1%	97.1%	95.7%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Scales Mound High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$475 (2.4%)	$19,355 (97.6%)	$19,830
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$17,672 (100.0%)	$17,672
2021	$616 (3.2%)	$18,735 (96.8%)	$19,352
2022	$616 (3.2%)	$18,735 (96.8%)	$19,352
2023	$796 (3.3%)	$23,482 (96.7%)	$24,277
2024	$136 (0.5%)	$25,038 (99.5%)	$25,174

Data source: Illinois Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Scales Mound High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 410^th of 701 High schools	Ranks 50^th of 699 High schools	51.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Scales Mound High School)	33.4	50	16.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Scales Mound CUSD 211)	33.4	50	16.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	34.8	26.7	8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Scales Mound High School)	13.4	45.5	32.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Scales Mound CUSD 211)	13.4	45.5	32.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	36.7	31.6	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	69	69
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	0	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	64	63	1.6%
Two or More Races	4	4
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.4%	14.5%	15.9%

Schools Near Scales Mound High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISA Science (2024)	IAR English Language Arts (2024)				IAR Mathematics (2024)				SAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT English Language Arts (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science All Grades	IAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 6th Grade	IAR Mathematics 7th Grade	IAR Mathematics 8th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Scales Mound High School	Public	9-12	210 Main St	Scales Mound	61075	Jo Daviess County	Scales Mound CUSD 211	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(815) 845-2215	69	10	7.0	14.5%	63 (91.3%)	1 (1.4%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.8%)								(n/a)												97.1	97.1	97.1	97.1	97.1	97.1	97.1	95.7	$25,174	$136	$25,038
Galena High School	Public	9-12	1206 Franklin St	Galena	61036	Jo Daviess County	Galena Unified School District 120	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(815) 777-0917	247	22	11.0	30.0%	199 (80.6%)	2 (0.8%)	43 (17.4%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	76.3	134^th of 697 public high schools	80.8%		92.2	46^th of 699 public high schools	93.4%	88	82.9									30.0	37.1	97.1	97.1	97.1	97.1	97.1	97.1	97.1	97.1	$22,330	$1,291	$21,039
RAP Elizabeth	Public	6-12	950 US Highway 20 W	Elizabeth	61028	Jo Daviess County	Carroll/Jo Daviess/Stephenson ROE	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(815) 599-1408	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Jo Daviess Carroll CTE Academy	Public	11-12	950 US Highway 20 W	Elizabeth	61028	Jo Daviess County	Carroll/Jo Daviess/Stephenson ROE	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(815) 858-2203	0	7	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
River Ridge High School	Public	9-12	4141 IL Route 84 S	Hanover	61041	Jo Daviess County	River Ridge CUSD 210	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(815) 858-9005	135	15	9.2	34.8%	120 (88.9%)	1 (0.7%)	12 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	73.9	143^rd of 697 public high schools	79.5%		87.2	72^nd of 699 public high schools	89.7%	71	72.4									34.5	31.0	97.0	97.0	97.0	97.0	97.7	97.0	97.7	100.0	$24,934	$913	$24,021
Warren Junior/Senior High School	Public	6-12	311 S Water St	Warren	61087	Jo Daviess County	Warren CUSD 205	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(815) 745-2641	203	20	10.2	36.9%	191 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)	43.8	364^th of 697 public high schools	47.8%		80.1	114^th of 699 public high schools	83.7%	250	60.7	42.3	43.4	56.7	48.1	22.2	8.7	40.0	25.0	15.4	23.0	91.9	92.9	92.9	92.9	92.9	92.9	93.5	89.7	$17,612	$988	$16,624
Stockton Senior High School	Public	9-12	540 N Rush St	Stockton	61085	Jo Daviess County	Stockton CUSD 206	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(815) 947-3323	174	15	11.4	37.4%	156 (89.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.2%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.4%)	93.4	55^th of 697 public high schools	92.1%		57.8	255^th of 699 public high schools	63.5%	200	40.0									43.3	50.0	93.5	93.5	93.5	93.5	95.9	92.9	95.3	92.9	$16,175	$448	$15,727
East Dubuque High School	Public	9-12	200 Parklane Dr	East Dubuque	61025	Jo Daviess County	East Dubuque Unified School District 119	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(815) 747-3188	200	21	9.7	38.0%	171 (85.5%)	6 (3.0%)	11 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.0%)	56.5	246^th of 697 public high schools	64.7%		52.1	307^th of 699 public high schools	56.1%	61	23.8									22.2	26.7	96.3	97.6	97.6	97.6	97.6	97.6	97.6	92.7	$19,233	$308	$18,926

Frequently Asked Questions about Scales Mound High School

How many students attend Scales Mound High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 69 students attended Scales Mound High School.

What schools feed into Scales Mound High School?

Scales Mound High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Scales Mound Elementary School
Middle : Scales Mound Junior High School

What district is Scales Mound High School in?

Scales Mound CUSD 211

What is the racial makeup of Scales Mound High School?

Students at Scales Mound High School are 91% White, 6% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Hispanic.

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