Marquette Elementary School

6550 S Richmond St
Chicago, IL 60629
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,005 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Marquette Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,005 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Marquette Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Marquette Elementary School's student population of 1,005 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
1,005 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
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School Rankings

Marquette Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marquette Elementary School is 0.45, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#3321 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Marquette Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤5%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Marquette Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
6-9%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Marquette Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Marquette Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
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5%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Marquette Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 1998-99 school year data.
Hispanic
68%
27%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Marquette Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
30%
17%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Marquette Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
2%
47%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Marquette Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IL.
0.45
This chart display the diversity score of Marquette Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Marquette Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
44%
27%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Marquette Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marquette Elementary School's ranking?
Marquette Elementary School is ranked #3321 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Marquette Elementary School often compared to?
Marquette Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairfield Elementary Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Marquette Elementary School?
1,005 students attend Marquette Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Marquette Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marquette Elementary School?
Marquette Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Marquette Elementary School offer ?
Marquette Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Marquette Elementary School part of?
Marquette Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
First Day of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
May 01, 2024 (Wednesday)
First Day of LGBTQ+ Pride Month
June 01, 2024 (Saturday)
First Day of Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15, 2024 (Sunday)
First Day of American Indian Heritage Month
November 01, 2024 (Friday)

School Reviews

2   6/20/2012
Hi im a parent who child has been going to this school for 5 years.It was a good school until this year. When they turned the school into a track e school everything about the school changed.The staff they is horrible, The school is really unprofessional .
- Posted by Parent - monik

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,005 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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