Marine Leadership Academy - Ames
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 824 students
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marine Leadership Academy - Ames's ranking?
Marine Leadership Academy - Ames ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Marine Leadership Academy - Ames?
The graduation rate of Marine Leadership Academy - Ames is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Marine Leadership Academy - Ames?
824 students attend Marine Leadership Academy - Ames.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Marine Leadership Academy - Ames students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What grades does Marine Leadership Academy - Ames offer ?
Marine Leadership Academy - Ames offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Marine Leadership Academy - Ames part of?
Marine Leadership Academy - Ames is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.
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