Maroa-forsyth Grade School

641 E Shafer St
Forsyth, IL 62535
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 570 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Maroa-forsyth Grade School ranks in the top 30% 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 30% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 570 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 30% in IL
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Maroa-forsyth Grade School's student population of 570 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
570 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Maroa-forsyth Grade School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maroa-forsyth Grade School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
#1038 out of 3663 schools
(Top 30%)
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30%
28%
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40%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
10%
5%
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Hispanic
2%
27%
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Black
5%
17%
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White
80%
47%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.35
This chart display the diversity score of Maroa-forsyth Grade School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maroa-forsyth Grade School's ranking?
Maroa-forsyth Grade School is ranked #1038 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Maroa-forsyth Grade School often compared to?
Maroa-forsyth Grade Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Warrensburg-latham Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Maroa-forsyth Grade School?
570 students attend Maroa-forsyth Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Maroa-forsyth Grade School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maroa-forsyth Grade School?
Maroa-forsyth Grade School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Maroa-forsyth Grade School offer ?
Maroa-forsyth Grade School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Maroa-forsyth Grade School part of?
Maroa-forsyth Grade School is part of Maroa Forsyth CUSD 2 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 570 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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