Marquette Elementary School

8500 Victory Ln
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 289 students in grades 1-3, Marquette Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 1-3
  • Enrollment: 289 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Marquette Elementary School's student population of 289 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-3
Total Students
289 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Marquette Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marquette Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#2345 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Marquette Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
20-24%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Marquette Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
6-9%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Marquette Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Marquette Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
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6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Marquette Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
14%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Marquette Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Marquette Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
68%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Marquette Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
11%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Marquette Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of Marquette Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Marquette Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Marquette Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marquette Elementary School's ranking?
Marquette Elementary School is ranked #2345 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Marquette Elementary School often compared to?
Marquette Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Loves Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Marquette Elementary School?
289 students attend Marquette Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Marquette Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marquette Elementary School?
Marquette Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Marquette Elementary School offer ?
Marquette Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-3
What school district is Marquette Elementary School part of?
Marquette Elementary School is part of Harlem Ud 122 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 1-3
  • Enrollment: 289 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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