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6.2avg / 10

Marengo-Union E Cons D 165 School District

School District · Marengo, Illinois

Students: 1,081
Teachers (FTE): 70

Avg Rating

6.2

out of 10

Schools

3

2 elem, 1 mid

Enrollment

1,081

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.4:1

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#378 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.2

below Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,571

$2,119 vs Illinois median

District size

1,081 students

Typical than Illinois median

The short answer

Marengo-Union E Cons D 165 ranks #378 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Marengo-Union E Cons D 165's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Marengo Comm Middle School (7.0/10), Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch (6.6/10), and Locust Elem School (4.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Marengo Comm Middle School

STAAR proficiency rose +12.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Marengo-Union E Cons D 165 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Marengo-Union E Cons D 165

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Marengo Comm Middle School7.0 / 10
2Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch6.6 / 10
3Locust Elem School4.9 / 10

See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Marengo-Union E Cons D 165

Marengo-Union E Cons D 165 is a Marengo, Illinois school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 1,081 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.4:1. District-level spending was $14,571 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.2/10, Marengo-Union E Cons D 165 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Marengo Comm Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.

In standardized testing, Marengo-Union E Cons D 165 students show an average math proficiency of 43.6% and ELA proficiency of 43.8%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school.

District Map

Schools in Marengo-Union E Cons D 165, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency43.6%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency43.8%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Marengo-Union E Cons D 165 with test data.

Schools in Marengo-Union E Cons D 165

3 schools

District Details

State
Illinois
City
Marengo
Total Enrollment
1,081
Teachers (FTE)
70
District spending per student
$14,571NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Marengo-Union E Cons D 165?

Marengo-Union E Cons D 165 has 3 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Marengo-Union E Cons D 165?

The average composite rating for Marengo-Union E Cons D 165 is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Marengo-Union E Cons D 165?

Marengo-Union E Cons D 165's district-level spending was $14,571 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Marengo-Union E Cons D 165?

The average student-teacher ratio in Marengo-Union E Cons D 165 is 15.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Marengo-Union E Cons D 165?

Marengo Comm Middle School is the highest-rated school in Marengo-Union E Cons D 165 with a composite score of 7.0/10.

What are the test scores in Marengo-Union E Cons D 165?

Across schools in Marengo-Union E Cons D 165 with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Marengo-Union E Cons D 165 compare to other districts in Illinois?

Marengo-Union E Cons D 165 has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.2/10
Math Proficiency
43.6%
ELA Proficiency
43.8%

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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