Marsh Elementary School (Closed 2023)

2021 Hawthorne Dr
Rockford, IL 61107
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 235 students in grades 1-5, Marsh Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
235 students
This chart displays total students of Marsh Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Marsh Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Marsh Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(15-16)
15-19%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Marsh 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 2015-16 school year data.
(15-16)
15-19%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Marsh 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 2015-16 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Marsh Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Marsh Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Hispanic
(15-16)
75%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Marsh Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Black
(15-16)
2%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Marsh Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
White
(15-16)
16%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Marsh Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Marsh Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Marsh Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Marsh 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 (14-15)
3%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Marsh Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% IL state average).
How many students attend Marsh Elementary School?
235 students attend Marsh Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Marsh Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marsh Elementary School?
Marsh Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Marsh Elementary School offer ?
Marsh Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Marsh Elementary School part of?
Marsh Elementary School is part of Rockford School District 205.

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