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Marissa Elem School

Elementary School · Marissa Cusd 40 · Marissa, IL

A Marissa Cusd 40 elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

206 E Fulton St, Marissa, IL 62257

  • Math 12% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2022)
  • 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.63 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-9.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.7:1
District spending per student$19,138
Chronic Absenteeism18.6%

Students at Marissa Elem School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency12%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2022
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 38% (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

55.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Marissa 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 St. Louis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 44Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low144/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$66,848

Median home value

$119,200

Median rent

$621/mo

College educated

15%

Homeownership

76.1%

Poverty rate

11.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62257; 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.

Marissa Cusd 40

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$19,138NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Marissa Elem School is listed in Marissa CUSD 40; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Marissa Elem School

Marissa Elem School is a public elementary school in Marissa, IL, part of Marissa Cusd 40, serving approximately 253 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,532 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Marissa Elem School

What grades does Marissa Elem School serve?

Marissa Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Marissa Elem School?

Marissa Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 253 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Marissa Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Marissa Elem School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Marissa Elem School rank in IL?

Marissa Elem School ranks #2,532 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Marissa Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Marissa Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Marissa Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Marissa Elem School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Marissa Elem School a charter school?

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

Is Marissa Elem School a Title I school?

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

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

55.3% of students at Marissa 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
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
253
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
St. Clair County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.6%
Area population (ZIP 62257)
1,960
Area average commute
24.6 min
Area median age
41
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 62257; 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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