Marlowe Middle School
Marlowe Middle School serves 1,457 students in grades 6-8.
Marlowe Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Marlowe Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Marlowe Middle School's student population of 1,457 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,457 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 101 teachers |
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School Comparison
Marlowe Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Marlowe Middle School is 0.44, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #620 out of 3672 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 6% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 26% |
| Black | 2% | 17% |
| White | 74% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Huntley Community School District 158 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Marlowe Middle School is Huntley High School (3.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Heineman Middle School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Chesak Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Lake In The Hills Chesak Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 1,001 student
0.4 miles
10910 Reed Rd
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
(847) 659-5700 0.4 PK-2 1,001 - Lake In The Hills Martin Elementary School Math: 52% | Reading: 51%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 3-5 | 976 students10
0.4 miles
10920 Reed Rd
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
(847) 659-5300 0.4 3-5 976 - Algonquin Heineman Middle School Math: 42% | Reading: 54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 884 students10
2.1 miles
725 Academic Dr
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 659-4300 2.1 6-8 884 - Algonquin Conley Elementary School Math: 55% | Reading: 55%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 3-5 | 699 students10
2.2 miles
750 Academic Dr
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 659-3700 2.2 3-5 699 - Crystal Lake Glacier Ridge Elementary School Math: 49% | Reading: 47%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 642 students10
2.2 miles
1120 Village Rd
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 477-5518 2.2 PK-5 642
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