Jacques Marquette Elementary School
Tel:
(219) 881-3610
Jacques Marquette Elementary School serves 351 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Jacques Marquette Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 32% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Jacques Marquette Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
Jacques Marquette Elementary School's student population of 351 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 351 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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School Comparison
Jacques Marquette Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,762 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Jacques Marquette Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1723 out of 1762 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15% | 54% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 12% |
| Black | 88% | 13% |
| White | 2% | 68% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.51 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 74% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 1% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gary Community School Corp School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Jacques Marquette Elementary School is Wm A Wirt/emerson Vpa (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Gary Wm A Wirt/emerson Vpa Math: 8% | Reading: 38%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 526 students10
0.2 miles
210 N Grand Blvd
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 321-8555 0.2 6-12 526 - Gary Charter School Of The Dunes Charter School
Math: 27% | Reading: 33%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 570 students10
0.5 miles
7300 East Melton Rd
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 939-9690 0.5 K-8 570 - Gary Benjamin Banneker Achievement Center Math: 40% | Reading: 58%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 474 students10
0.9 miles
301 Parke St
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 938-1750 0.9 K-8 474 - Lake Station Thomas A Edison Junior Senior High School Math: 31% | Reading: 51%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 664 students10
2.7 miles
3304 Parkside Ave
Lake Station, IN 46405
(219) 962-8531 2.7 6-12 664 - Lake Station Virgil I Bailey Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 307 students10
2.8 miles
2100 Union St
Lake Station, IN 46405
(219) 962-1302 2.8 K-5 307
School Reviews
| 2 This school is horrible my child will not be going to that school when the school yr begin the staff there is so rude the lady at the front desk should be fired she knows nothing about the events there i asked her a question and she walked away from me and began talking to another staffer there like i wasnt there very rude people - Posted by Parent - nicol |
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