Marquette Elementary School serves 1,005 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Marquette Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
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 (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,005 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Marquette Elementary School's student population of 1,005 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
1,005 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Marquette Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3321 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
28%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
32%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%

Hispanic
68%
27%

Black
30%
17%

White
2%
47%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
44%
27%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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
View the Marquette Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
First Day of Black History Month
February 01, 2024 (Thursday)
First Day of Women's History Month
March 01, 2024 (Friday)
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)
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 .
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