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Scott-Morgan CUSD 2 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 169 students in Scott-Morgan CUSD 2 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Scott-Morgan CUSD 2 School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and 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
169 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Scott-Morgan CUSD 2 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#435 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
n/a
29%
% Black
n/a
16%
% White
96%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,124 is higher than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,822 is higher than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,124
$22,455
Spending / Student
$24,822
$21,692
Best Scott-Morgan CUSD 2 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bluffs High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 W Rockwood St
Bluffs, IL 62621
(217) 754-3815
Bluffs, IL 62621
(217) 754-3815
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Bluffs Junior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 W Rockwood St
Bluffs, IL 62621
(217) 754-3815
Bluffs, IL 62621
(217) 754-3815
Gr: 6-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #33.
Bluffs Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 W Rockwood St
Bluffs, IL 62621
(217) 754-3714
Bluffs, IL 62621
(217) 754-3714
Gr: PK-5 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Scott-Morgan CUSD 2 School District?
Scott-Morgan CUSD 2 School District manages 3 public schools serving 169 students.
What is the rank of Scott-Morgan CUSD 2 School District?
Scott-Morgan CUSD 2 School District is ranked #400 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 Scott-Morgan CUSD 2 School District?
96% of Scott-Morgan CUSD 2 School District students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Scott-Morgan CUSD 2 School District?
Scott-Morgan CUSD 2 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Scott-Morgan CUSD 2 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,822 is higher than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
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