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#1649 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 43% in state

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Marquette Elem School

Elementary School · N Pekin & Marquette Hght Sd 102 · Marquette Heights, IL

A N Pekin & Marquette Hght Sd 102 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 3rd.

Limited data profile

100 Joliet Rd, Marquette Heights, IL 61554

Reading 25% proficient (2022)
16:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Partial Profile · 2/3 metrics

Student Progress—Not Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics6.7Average60%

Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.

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Reading/ELA Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)

Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)

Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)

vs. Expected-1.8 pts

Adjusted Percentile51th

Resources & Environment6.1Average40%

Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.

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Student-Teacher Ratio16:1

District spending per student$15,749

Chronic Absenteeism7.6%

Students at Marquette Elem School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math ProficiencyNot reported

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State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)

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State

Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

50.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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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 16Car-Dependent
Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
County Safety: Low188/100K

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

$62,484

Median home value

$123,500

Median rent

$814/mo

College educated

20%

Homeownership

71.5%

Poverty rate

12.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61554; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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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.

N Pekin & Marquette Hght Sd 102

Schools in district: 2
Rank in district: #1 of 2
District spending per student: $15,749NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate: 10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Marquette Elem School is listed in N Pekin & Marquette Hght SD 102; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Marquette Elem School

Marquette Elem School is a public elementary school in Marquette Heights, IL, part of N Pekin & Marquette Hght Sd 102, serving approximately 224 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,649 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).

Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Marquette Elem School

What grades does Marquette Elem School serve?

Marquette Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.

How many students attend Marquette Elem School?

Marquette Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 224 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Marquette Elem School is 16:1. 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 #1,649 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Marquette Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Marquette Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).

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?

50.4% 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: Pre-K – 3rd
Enrollment: 224
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Teachers (FTE): 14
Type: regular
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Tazewell County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23): 7.6%
Phone: (309) 382-3612
Area population (ZIP 61554): 40,783
Area average commute: 21.8 min
Area median age: 42

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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.
Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
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.
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 61554; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24

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NCES Common Core of Data (CCD)SY 2023–24 IL EDFACTSSY 2021–22 U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimatesACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates MySchoolScout Rankings Full details →