Serving 806 students in grades 6-8, Marquardt Middle 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% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 806 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marquardt Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Marquardt Middle School's student population of 806 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
806 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Marquardt Middle 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 Marquardt Middle School is 0.64, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2023 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
6%
Hispanic
55%
28%
Black
12%
16%
White
18%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marquardt Middle School's ranking?
Marquardt Middle School is ranked #2023 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Marquardt Middle School?
806 students attend Marquardt Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Marquardt Middle School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marquardt Middle School?
Marquardt Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Marquardt Middle School offer ?
Marquardt Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Marquardt Middle School part of?
Marquardt Middle School is part of Marquardt SD 15 School District.
School Reviews
5 9/30/2014
I loved this school! I attended there in 1972.
I now unfortunately reside in Calif. where the schools are horrible! They don't care if kids learn or not! Not the case at all for Marquardt school district!
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