Marengo-union E Cons D 165 School District
School District · Marengo, Illinois
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,571
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,571
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Evaluating Marengo-union E Cons D 165?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Marengo-union E Cons D 165 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch
Marengo · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Locust Elem School
Marengo · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Marengo Comm Middle School
Marengo · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#212 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above 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 #212 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Marengo-union E Cons D 165's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch (7.3/10), Locust Elem School (7.2/10), and Marengo Comm Middle School (6.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
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.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch | 7.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Locust Elem School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Marengo Comm Middle School | 6.0 / 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. The district invests $14,571 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Marengo-union E Cons D 165 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Marengo-union E Cons D 165 students show an average math proficiency of 50.5% and ELA proficiency of 47.1%.
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
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 Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Marengo
- Total Enrollment
- 1,081
- Teachers (FTE)
- 70
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data 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 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Marengo-union E Cons D 165?
Marengo-union E Cons D 165 spends $14,571 per student per year.
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?
Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch is the highest-rated school in Marengo-union E Cons D 165 with a composite score of 7.3/10.
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 50.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.1%. 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 6.8/10 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
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 50.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.1%
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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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