Mercer County Jr High School

Middle No virtual instruction Aledo, IL Grades 06–08 Rural: Distant Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL SchoolScore™ A+ (95)
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Mercer County Jr High School
Aledo, IL 61231
Middle No virtual instruction Grades 06–08 SchoolScore™ A+ (95)
270
Students
23.8
Teachers
11.3:1
Student:Teacher
(309)584-4174
Phone
http://www.mercerschools.org
Website

Mercer County Jr High School is a public school administered by the Mercer County School District 404 district in Aledo, ILLINOIS, providing education at the Middle level for students in grades 06–08.

Key statistics: 270 students enrolled; a 11.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Illinois Middle School Average
Enrollment
270.0
State avg: 463.0
▼ 42% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
11.34:1
State avg: 13:1
▼ 13% better
School Details
School Name
Mercer County Jr High School
NCESSCH ID
170139506040
State School ID
IL-33-066-4040-26-330664040261001
School Type
Regular School
Level
Middle
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1002 Sw 6Th St
City
Aledo
State
Illinois
ZIP Code
61231
County
Mercer County
Metro Area
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
1715
State Leg. Upper
17047
State Leg. Lower
17094
Latitude
41.19679
Longitude
-90.75994
Grades Offered
6th 7th 8th
👥
270
Total Students
👩‍🏫
23.8
Teachers FTE
📐
11.3:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
23.8
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)23.8
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 134 49.6%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Mercer County School District 404
LEAID
1701395
State LEA ID
IL-33-066-4040-26
Phone
(309)582-2238
Website
http://www.mercerschools.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Joy
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$24,344K
Federal Revenue
$1,664K
State Revenue
$9,295K
Local Revenue
$13,385K
Total Expenditure
$24,860K
Instruction Exp.
$11,712K
Support Services
$8,056K
Other Current Exp.
$714K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Mercer County Jr High School

1
Apollo Elem School
Aledo · Elementary
0.1 mi
2
Mercer County High School
Aledo · High
0.7 mi
3
Mercer County ELC
Joy · Prekindergarten
6.2 mi
4
Matherville Intermediate School
Matherville · Middle
9.3 mi
5
Winola Elementary School
Viola · Elementary
9.4 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mercer County Jr High School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Mercer County Jr High School?
270 students are enrolled at Mercer County Jr High School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Mercer County Jr High School have?
Mercer County Jr High School has 23.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1.
What grades does Mercer County Jr High School serve?
Mercer County Jr High School serves grades 06 through 08.
Is Mercer County Jr High School a charter school?
Mercer County Jr High School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Mercer County Jr High School located in?
Mercer County Jr High School is located in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metropolitan area.
What school district does Mercer County Jr High School belong to?
Mercer County Jr High School is part of the Mercer County School District 404 school district.
How much does Mercer County School District 404 spend per student?
The Mercer County School District 404 district spends approximately $92,074,074 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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