Maroa-forsyth Intermediate serves 202 students in grades 4-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
202 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
6%
Hispanic
n/a
27%
Black
4%
17%
White
86%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Maroa-forsyth Intermediate?
202 students attend Maroa-forsyth Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Maroa-forsyth Intermediate students are White, 10% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maroa-forsyth Intermediate?
Maroa-forsyth Intermediate has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Maroa-forsyth Intermediate offer ?
Maroa-forsyth Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Maroa-forsyth Intermediate part of?
Maroa-forsyth Intermediate is part of Maroa Forsyth Community Unit School District 2.
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