B−
Mercer County Jr High School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
1002 Sw 6Th St, Aledo, IL 61231 · (309) 584-4174 · Part of Mercer County School District 404
Students
270
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
50%
Setting
Rural
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Mercer County Jr High School
- Math proficiency 9 pts below the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 27.4% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency17%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts29%
State average 30.7%
Location
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1002 Sw 6Th St, Aledo
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 695
Grade 793
Grade 882
Enrollment over time
212’20
206’21
299’22
272’23
270’24
Up 27.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 89%Two or more races 6%Black 3%Hispanic 2%Asian 1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.