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#1543 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 40% in state
Marlowe Middle School
Middle School · Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158 · Lake in the Hills, IL
A Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158 middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9625 Haligus Rd, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 49% proficient (2022)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Marlowe Middle School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 46 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 49% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 65% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Marlowe Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: Average511/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake in the Hills), 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
$113,491
Median home value
$296,400
Median rent
$1,634/mo
College educated
36.7%
Homeownership
84.5%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60156; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heineman Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 756 | Compare → |
| Lundahl Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 4.2 mi | 794 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 9
- District spending per student
- $17,577NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Marlowe Middle School is listed in Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marlowe Middle School
Marlowe Middle School is a public middle school in Lake in the Hills, IL, part of Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158, serving approximately 1,237 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,543 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marlowe Middle School
What grades does Marlowe Middle School serve?
Marlowe Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Marlowe Middle School?
Marlowe Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,237 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marlowe Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marlowe Middle School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marlowe Middle School rank in IL?
Marlowe Middle School ranks #1,543 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Marlowe Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Marlowe Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Marlowe Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marlowe Middle School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Marlowe Middle School a charter school?
No, Marlowe Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marlowe Middle School a Title I school?
No, Marlowe Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marlowe Middle School?
19.6% of students at Marlowe 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
- 1,237
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 93
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- McHenry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.3%
- Phone
- (847) 659-4700
- Area population (ZIP 60156)
- 28,853
- Area average commute
- 32.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
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 60156; 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
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