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#3260 of 3,813 schools in IL

Marquette Elem School

Elementary School · Harlem Ud 122 · Machesney Park, IL

A Harlem Ud 122 elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

8500 Victory Ln, Machesney Park, IL 61115

  • Math 22% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 8% proficient (2022)
  • 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.98 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency7.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.6:1
District spending per student$21,101
Chronic Absenteeism28.9%

Students at Marquette Elem School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency22%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 22 points since 2019, to 8% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2022
ELA
8%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 40% (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

64.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Marquette 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,855/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Machesney Park), 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

$73,771

Median home value

$160,700

Median rent

$1,111/mo

College educated

18.1%

Homeownership

80.3%

Poverty rate

13.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61115; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Machesney Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.51–60.6 mi307Compare →
Concordia Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition6.7privatePK–50.9 mi49Compare →
Concordia Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition6.7privatePK–50.9 mi49Compare →
Maple Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.21–61.3 mi410Compare →

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.

Harlem Ud 122

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#11 of 11
District spending per student
$21,101NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Marquette Elem School is listed in Harlem UD 122; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Marquette Elem School

Marquette Elem School is a public elementary school in Machesney Park, IL, part of Harlem Ud 122, serving approximately 266 students in grades 1st-3rd with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,260 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Marquette Elem School

What grades does Marquette Elem School serve?

Marquette Elem School serves students in grades 1st through 3rd.

How many students attend Marquette Elem School?

Marquette Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 266 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Marquette Elem School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Marquette Elem School rank in IL?

Marquette Elem School ranks #3,260 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Marquette Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Marquette Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Marquette Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Marquette Elem School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Marquette Elem School a charter school?

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

Is Marquette Elem School a Title I school?

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

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

64.3% of students at Marquette 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
1st – 3rd
Enrollment
266
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Winnebago County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.9%
Area population (ZIP 61115)
22,424
Area average commute
22.2 min
Area median age
40.1
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 61115; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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