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#1921 of 3,813 schools in IL
Maroa-forsyth Grade School
Elementary School · Maroa Forsyth Cusd 2 · Forsyth, IL
A Maroa Forsyth Cusd 2 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
641 E Shafer St, Forsyth, IL 62535
- Math 30% proficient (2021)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Maroa-forsyth Grade School score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 60% (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
35.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Maroa-forsyth Grade School 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$113,456
Median home value
$289,800
Median rent
$1,207/mo
College educated
58.7%
Homeownership
92.3%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62535; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 159 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of Lourdes SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–8 | 3.0 mi | 183 | Compare → |
| Lutheran School AssociationPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 322 | Compare → |
| Parsons Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–6 | 3.5 mi | 488 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Maroa Forsyth Cusd 2
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,229NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Maroa-forsyth Grade School is listed in Maroa Forsyth CUSD 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Maroa-forsyth Grade School
Maroa-forsyth Grade School is a public elementary school in Forsyth, IL, part of Maroa Forsyth Cusd 2, serving approximately 600 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,921 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Maroa-forsyth Grade School
What grades does Maroa-forsyth Grade School serve?
Maroa-forsyth Grade School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Maroa-forsyth Grade School?
Maroa-forsyth Grade School has an enrollment of approximately 600 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maroa-forsyth Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maroa-forsyth Grade School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Maroa-forsyth Grade School rank in IL?
Maroa-forsyth Grade School ranks #1,921 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Maroa-forsyth Grade School's MySchoolScout rating?
Maroa-forsyth Grade School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Maroa-forsyth Grade School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Maroa-forsyth Grade School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Maroa-forsyth Grade School a charter school?
No, Maroa-forsyth Grade School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Maroa-forsyth Grade School a Title I school?
No, Maroa-forsyth Grade School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maroa-forsyth Grade School?
35.5% of students at Maroa-forsyth Grade 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 600
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Macon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.5%
- Phone
- (217) 877-2023
- Area population (ZIP 62535)
- 3,656
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 62535; 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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