Excellent
#1434 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 15% in state
Marcum-illinois Union Elementary
Elementary School · Marcum-illinois Union Elementary · East Nicolaus, CA
An elementary school in East Nicolaus, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
2452 El Centro Blvd., East Nicolaus, CA 95659
- Math 49% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 60% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Marcum-illinois Union Elementary score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Marcum-illinois Union Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average515/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,188
Median home value
$500,000
Median rent
$1,586/mo
College educated
25.1%
Homeownership
73.2%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95659; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Sutter CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 2,485 | Compare → |
| Browns ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–8 | 2.6 mi | 132 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Marcum-illinois Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,855NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Marcum-illinois Union Elementary is listed in Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marcum-illinois Union Elementary
Marcum-illinois Union Elementary is a public elementary school in East Nicolaus, CA, part of Marcum-illinois Union Elementary, serving approximately 182 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,434 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marcum-illinois Union Elementary
What grades does Marcum-illinois Union Elementary serve?
Marcum-illinois Union Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Marcum-illinois Union Elementary?
Marcum-illinois Union Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 182 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marcum-illinois Union Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Marcum-illinois Union Elementary is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marcum-illinois Union Elementary rank in CA?
Marcum-illinois Union Elementary ranks #1,434 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Marcum-illinois Union Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Marcum-illinois Union Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Marcum-illinois Union Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marcum-illinois Union Elementary has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Marcum-illinois Union Elementary a charter school?
No, Marcum-illinois Union Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marcum-illinois Union Elementary a Title I school?
No, Marcum-illinois Union Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marcum-illinois Union Elementary?
34.6% of students at Marcum-illinois Union Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 182
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Sutter County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.8%
- Phone
- (530) 656-2407
- Area population (ZIP 95659)
- 673
- Area median age
- 40.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95659; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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