Serving 179 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Marcum-illinois Union Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 179 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Nicolaus, CA, covering approximately 62.9 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of about 5.3 miles to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 9.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marcum-illinois Union Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Marcum-illinois Union Elementary School's student population of 179 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
179 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Marcum-illinois Union Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marcum-illinois Union Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1960 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marcum-illinois Union Elementary School's ranking?
Marcum-illinois Union Elementary School is ranked #1960 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Marcum-illinois Union Elementary School?
179 students attend Marcum-illinois Union Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Marcum-illinois Union Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marcum-illinois Union Elementary School?
Marcum-illinois Union Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Marcum-illinois Union Elementary School offer ?
Marcum-illinois Union Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Marcum-illinois Union Elementary School part of?
Marcum-illinois Union Elementary School is part of Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary School District.
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