Mercer County Jr High School

Mercer County School District 404
1002 Sw 6Th St
Aledo, IL 61231
299 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Mercer County Junior High School is a public middle school located in the small rural community of Joy, Illinois. As part of the Mercer County School District, the school serves students in grades 6 through 8, acting as a central hub for adolescent education in the region. The school is known for fostering a close-knit learning environment where faculty and staff focus on the transitional academic and social needs of middle schoolers, preparing them for the transition to high school.

In addition to its core curriculum, Mercer County Junior High emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular activities, athletics, and student organizations. By leveraging its small-town setting, the school maintains strong community ties and emphasizes a supportive atmosphere, aiming to provide a foundational academic experience that promotes both character development and personal growth for its student body.
299
Total Students
23.6
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    279 (93.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (2.0 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (2.0 %)
  • Black
    4 (1.3 %)
  • Asian
    3 (1.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Mercer County School District 404
Phone: (309)584-4174
Website: http://www.mercerschools.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 299
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 85
Grade 7 107
Grade 8 107
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Matherville Intermediate School
Sherrard CUSD 200
190 Students
PO Box 639
Matherville, IL 61263 (9.3 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 6th