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#231 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 6% in state

Marion Jordan Elem School

Elementary School · Palatine Ccsd 15 · Palatine, IL

A Palatine Ccsd 15 elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

100 N Harrison Ave, Palatine, IL 60067

  • Math 69% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 43% proficient (2022)
  • 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.28 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency69% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency56% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+11.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
District spending per student$19,671
Chronic Absenteeism17%

Students at Marion Jordan Elem School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency69%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency43%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 27 points since 2019, to 43% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
97%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
97%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
97%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
88%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
79%
ELA
80%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
74%
ELA
71%
2017
Math
74%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
73%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
73%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
69%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
69%
ELA
55%
2022
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 74% (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

11.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Marion Jordan Elem 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,012/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Palatine), 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

$121,572

Median home value

$427,900

Median rent

$1,521/mo

College educated

59.4%

Homeownership

76.2%

Poverty rate

7.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60067; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hunting Ridge Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.0K–61.1 mi724Compare →
Stuart R Paddock SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–61.2 mi610Compare →
Pleasant Hill Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7K–61.4 mi543Compare →
Immanuel Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–81.5 mi168Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Palatine Ccsd 15

Schools in district
20
Rank in district
#1 of 19
District spending per student
$19,671NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Marion Jordan Elem School is listed in Palatine CCSD 15; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Marion Jordan Elem School

Marion Jordan Elem School is a public elementary school in Palatine, IL, part of Palatine Ccsd 15, serving approximately 483 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #231 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Marion Jordan Elem School

What grades does Marion Jordan Elem School serve?

Marion Jordan Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Marion Jordan Elem School?

Marion Jordan Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 483 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion Jordan Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Marion Jordan Elem School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Marion Jordan Elem School rank in IL?

Marion Jordan Elem School ranks #231 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Marion Jordan Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Marion Jordan Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Marion Jordan Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Marion Jordan Elem School has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Marion Jordan Elem School a charter school?

No, Marion Jordan Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Marion Jordan Elem School a Title I school?

No, Marion Jordan Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marion Jordan Elem School?

11.2% of students at Marion Jordan Elem 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
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
483
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.0%
Area population (ZIP 60067)
38,118
Area average commute
28.7 min
Area median age
42.9
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 60067; 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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