Thurgood Marshall Learning Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Graduation Rate: 30-39%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students (19-20)
151 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)1%
n/a
Asian
(19-20)3%
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)8%
26%
Black
(19-20)51%
17%
White
(19-20)18%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)19%
4%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)30-39%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
55%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
28%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thurgood Marshall Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Thurgood Marshall Learning Center is 30-39%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Thurgood Marshall Learning Center?
151 students attend Thurgood Marshall Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Thurgood Marshall Learning Center students are Black, 19% of students are Two or more races, 18% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Thurgood Marshall Learning Center offer ?
Thurgood Marshall Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Thurgood Marshall Learning Center part of?
Thurgood Marshall Learning Center is part of Rock Island SD 41 School District.
In what neighborhood is Thurgood Marshall Learning Center located?
Thurgood Marshall Learning Center is located in the Old Chicago neighborhood of Rock Island, IL.
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