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Marengo Comm Middle School

Middle School · Marengo-union E Cons D 165 · Marengo, IL

A Marengo-union E Cons D 165 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

816 E Grant Hwy, Marengo, IL 60152

  • Math 25% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.69 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
Resources & Environment3.3Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.9:1
District spending per student$14,571
Chronic Absenteeism27.7%

Students at Marengo Comm Middle School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
56%
ELA
61%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
53%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
44%
2017
Math
44%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
40%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
40%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
31%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
31%
2022
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

52.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Marengo Comm Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 42Car-Dependent
  • Bike 56Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated774/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marengo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$94,209

Median home value

$259,200

Median rent

$1,090/mo

College educated

26.9%

Homeownership

79.3%

Poverty rate

9.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60152; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Marengo-union E Cons D 165

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$14,571NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Marengo Comm Middle School is listed in Marengo-Union E Cons D 165; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Marengo Comm Middle School

Marengo Comm Middle School is a public middle school in Marengo, IL, part of Marengo-union E Cons D 165, serving approximately 318 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,044 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Marengo Comm Middle School

What grades does Marengo Comm Middle School serve?

Marengo Comm Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Marengo Comm Middle School?

Marengo Comm Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 318 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Marengo Comm Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Marengo Comm Middle School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Marengo Comm Middle School rank in IL?

Marengo Comm Middle School ranks #2,044 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Marengo Comm Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Marengo Comm Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Marengo Comm Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Marengo Comm Middle School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Marengo Comm Middle School a charter school?

No, Marengo Comm Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Marengo Comm Middle School a Title I school?

No, Marengo Comm Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marengo Comm Middle School?

52.5% of students at Marengo Comm Middle School 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
318
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
McHenry County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.7%
Area population (ZIP 60152)
12,006
Area average commute
30.9 min
Area median age
37.6
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 60152; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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