Jacques Marquette Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Serving 351 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Jacques Marquette Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana 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% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
351 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IN)
(17-18)
15%
54%
(17-18)
21%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
88%
13%
White
2%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% IN state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% IN state average).
How many students attend Jacques Marquette Elementary School?
351 students attend Jacques Marquette Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Jacques Marquette Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jacques Marquette Elementary School?
Jacques Marquette Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jacques Marquette Elementary School offer ?
Jacques Marquette Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Jacques Marquette Elementary School part of?
Jacques Marquette Elementary School is part of Gary Community School Corporation School District.

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