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Public School Review - Established 2003

Scales Mound CUSD 211 School District

210 Main St
Scales Mound, IL 61075-9393
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Tel: (815) 845-2215

Top Rankings

Scales Mound CUSD 211 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 257 students in Scales Mound CUSD 211 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Scales Mound CUSD 211 School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
257 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeScales Mound CUSD 211 School DistrictIllinois
Pre-K3084
Kind12124
125131
215134
323140
418138
515138
613138
714140
825143
917152
1020154
1119151
1211155
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District Rank

Scales Mound CUSD 211 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (IL)
#269 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearScales Mound CUSD 211 School District
2023#269
2022#268
2021#292
2019#205
2018#93
2017#250
2016#147
2015#123
2014#223
2013#240
2012#308
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36%
27%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearScales Mound CUSD 211 School DistrictIllinois
202336%27%
202132%28%
201947%33%
201852%32%
201742%32%
201647%31%
201542%29%
201467%59%
201367%58%
201287%80%
201187%80%
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30-34%
30%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearScales Mound CUSD 211 School DistrictIllinois
202232%30%
202132%32%
201947%38%
201852%37%
201742%38%
201647%36%
201552%38%
201467%57%
201367%58%
201282%75%
201177%75%
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50-59%
50%
(21-22)
≥80%
87%

Graduation Rate Trends

YearScales Mound CUSD 211 School DistrictIllinois
202280%87%
201880%87%
201750%87%
201650%85%
201580%85%
201450%86%
201380%83%
201280%82%
201150%83%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.16
0.69

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearScales Mound CUSD 211 School DistrictIllinois
20240.130.70
20230.160.70
20220.130.68
20210.120.68
20200.130.68
20190.130.68
20180.060.67
20170.060.67
20160.080.67
20150.100.67
20140.080.66
20130.100.66
20120.120.65
20110.100.66
20100.040.64
20090.050.64
20080.070.64
20070.070.63
20060.050.61
20050.050.61
20040.050.60
20030.030.59
20020.060.59
20010.030.58
20000.010.57
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% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2024)

YearScales Mound CUSD 211 School DistrictIllinois
20241%6%
20121%4%
19931%3%
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% Hispanic
3%
29%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2000-2024)

YearScales Mound CUSD 211 School DistrictIllinois
20242%28%
20234%27%
20221%27%
20201%26%
20191%26%
20141%25%
20121%24%
20111%23%
20102%22%
20093%22%
20083%21%
20074%20%
20063%19%
20053%18%
20042%18%
20032%17%
20022%16%
20012%15%
20001%15%
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% Black
n/a
16%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1990-2002)

YearScales Mound CUSD 211 School DistrictIllinois
20021%21%
19901%22%
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% White
92%
45%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)

YearScales Mound CUSD 211 School DistrictIllinois
202494%45%
202391%45%
202293%47%
202194%47%
202093%48%
201993%48%
201897%49%
201797%49%
201696%49%
201595%49%
201496%50%
201395%50%
201294%51%
201195%51%
201098%53%
200997%53%
200897%54%
200796%55%
200697%56%
200597%57%
200498%57%
200398%58%
200297%59%
200198%60%
200099%61%
1999100%62%
1998100%63%
1997100%64%
1996100%64%
1995100%65%
1994100%65%
199399%65%
1992100%66%
1991100%66%
199099%66%
1989100%66%
1988100%67%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2024)

YearScales Mound CUSD 211 School DistrictIllinois
20243%4%
20235%4%
20226%4%
20216%4%
20206%4%
20196%4%
20183%3%
20173%3%
20164%3%
20155%3%
20143%3%
20135%3%
20124%3%
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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $28,895 is higher than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $60,712 is higher than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 133% over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$41,381 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearScales Mound CUSD 211 School DistrictIllinois
2023$7 MM$15 MM
2022$7 MM$14 MM
2021$7 MM$15 MM
2020$7 MM$14 MM
2019$7 MM$14 MM
2018$5 MM$15 MM
2017$6 MM$13 MM
2016$5 MM$12 MM
2015$5 MM$10 MM
2014$6 MM$12 MM
2012$6 MM$11 MM
2011$5 MM$11 MM
2010$5 MM$10 MM
2009$5 MM$10 MM
2008$5 MM$9 MM
2007$4 MM$9 MM
2006$4 MM$8 MM
2005$4 MM$8 MM
2004$4 MM$8 MM
2003$4 MM$7 MM
2002$3 MM$8 MM
2001$3 MM$7 MM
2000$3 MM$7 MM
1999$3 MM$7 MM
1998$3 MM$6 MM
1997$2 MM$5 MM
1996$2 MM$5 MM
1995$2 MM$5 MM
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Spending
$16 MM
$39,976 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearScales Mound CUSD 211 School DistrictIllinois
2023$16 MM$14 MM
2022$7 MM$14 MM
2021$16 MM$14 MM
2020$7 MM$14 MM
2019$7 MM$13 MM
2018$5 MM$14 MM
2017$5 MM$12 MM
2016$5 MM$12 MM
2015$4 MM$11 MM
2014$5 MM$12 MM
2012$4 MM$11 MM
2011$4 MM$11 MM
2010$4 MM$11 MM
2009$4 MM$10 MM
2008$4 MM$9 MM
2007$4 MM$9 MM
2006$4 MM$8 MM
2005$3 MM$8 MM
2004$3 MM$8 MM
2003$3 MM$8 MM
2002$3 MM$8 MM
2001$3 MM$7 MM
2000$2 MM$7 MM
1999$2 MM$6 MM
1998$3 MM$6 MM
1997$5 MM$5 MM
1996$2 MM$5 MM
1995$1 MM$5 MM
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Revenue / Student
$28,895
$22,455

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearScales Mound CUSD 211 School DistrictIllinois
2023$28,895$17,333
2022$26,846$19,707
2021$27,813$17,764
2020$26,846$19,707
2019$26,190$17,662
2018$20,980$19,255
2017$22,690$17,801
2016$23,405$14,596
2015$21,200$11,118
2014$25,467$13,203
2012$21,694$11,701
2011$21,651$11,859
2010$20,352$11,118
2009$20,443$10,546
2008$19,218$11,298
2007$17,946$10,143
2006$15,629$9,054
2005$15,475$9,158
2004$14,336$8,999
2003$13,330$8,614
2002$13,233$8,976
2001$11,308$8,649
2000$10,737$8,451
1999$10,990$7,697
1998$6,767$5,971
1997$6,542$5,662
1995$5,456$5,677
1992$4,500$4,514
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Spending / Student
$60,712
$21,692

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearScales Mound CUSD 211 School DistrictIllinois
2023$60,712$16,251
2022$25,963$19,097
2021$58,438$16,655
2020$25,963$19,097
2019$28,632$17,005
2018$19,107$18,215
2017$20,269$17,235
2016$21,289$14,516
2015$16,058$11,218
2014$19,108$12,904
2012$17,447$11,755
2011$16,710$11,220
2010$15,416$11,218
2009$16,234$10,416
2008$15,314$10,971
2007$14,488$9,827
2006$14,444$8,997
2005$14,401$9,234
2004$13,316$9,089
2003$11,561$9,395
2002$10,941$9,305
2001$9,703$8,562
2000$8,343$8,142
1999$7,819$7,325
1998$8,095$5,848
1997$13,399$5,503
1995$4,770$5,507
1992$4,507$4,672
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Best Scales Mound CUSD 211 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scales Mound Jr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
210 Main St
Scales Mound, IL 61075
(815) 845-2215
Gr: 6-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Scales Mound High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
210 Main St
Scales Mound, IL 61075
(815) 845-2215
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Scales Mound Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
210 Main St
Scales Mound, IL 61075
(815) 845-2215
Gr: PK-5 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Scales Mound CUSD 211 School District?
Scales Mound CUSD 211 School District manages 3 public schools serving 257 students.
What is the rank of Scales Mound CUSD 211 School District?
Scales Mound CUSD 211 School District is ranked #294 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Scales Mound CUSD 211 School District?
92% of Scales Mound CUSD 211 School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Scales Mound CUSD 211 School District?
Scales Mound CUSD 211 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Scales Mound CUSD 211 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $60,712 is higher than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 133% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 257 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 36% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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