Best Public Schools in Zip Code 62621

Summary:

The 62621 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school - all part of the Scott-Morgan CUSD 2 district. While the schools vary in their academic performance, Bluffs Junior High School stands out as a strong performer, with high proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Science that exceed district and state averages.

In contrast, Bluffs Elementary School struggles, with lower proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state. Meanwhile, Bluffs High School boasts a 100% four-year graduation rate, but faces challenges in mathematics, with 0% of 11th-grade students proficient or better on the SAT Mathematics assessment.

The data also reveals concerning trends, such as the high chronic absenteeism rate at Bluffs High School and the declining performance of Bluffs Elementary School over time. These insights suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to address the disparities in academic achievement across the schools in this district.

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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)	% Pneumococcal (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 5th Grade	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 5th Grade	IAR Mathematics 6th Grade	IAR Mathematics 7th Grade	IAR Mathematics 8th Grade	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	% Pneumococcal All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bluffs High School	Public	9-12	100 W Rockwood St	Bluffs	62621	Scott County	Scott-Morgan CUSD 2	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(217) 754-3815	60	9	6.8	48.3%	57 (95.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	37.8	413^th of 697 public high schools	40.7%		35.1	466^th of 699 public high schools	33.3%	53											0.0	30.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	98.3		98.3	$17,606	$531	$17,075
Bluffs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	100 W Rockwood St	Bluffs	62621	Scott County	Scott-Morgan CUSD 2	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(217) 754-3714	89	13	6.7	59.6%	82 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (7.9%)								(n/a)		50.0				40.0	10.0						97.4	97.4	97.4	97.4	97.4	97.4	97.4	14.1		$21,878	$2,693	$19,185
Bluffs Junior High School	Public	6-8	100 W Rockwood St	Bluffs	62621	Scott County	Scott-Morgan CUSD 2	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(217) 754-3815	38	3	15.2	44.7%	37 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)	50.4	592^nd of 1363 public middle schools	56.6%		72.8	301^st of 1367 public middle schools	78.0%	291	78.6		35.7	76.9	85.7	65.9		7.1	7.7	14.3			100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	95.6		95.6	$13,640	$582	$13,058

Cities Near Zip Code 62621

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Bluffs	1.57 mi	3	466^th
Meredosia	6.95 mi	3	798^th
Winchester	8.1 mi	2	529^th
Griggsville	10.86 mi	2	331^st
Concord	10.87 mi	2	253^rd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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