Thurgood Marshall School serves 471 students in grades 5-8.
Thurgood Marshall School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thurgood Marshall School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Thurgood Marshall School's student population of 471 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
471 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Thurgood Marshall School is ranked within the top 1% 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 Thurgood Marshall School is 0.57, 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
#9 out of 3663 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
28%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
32%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
5%

Hispanic
11%
27%

Black
5%
17%

White
63%
47%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
2%

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 Thurgood Marshall School's ranking?
Thurgood Marshall School is ranked #9 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Thurgood Marshall School?
471 students attend Thurgood Marshall School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Thurgood Marshall School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thurgood Marshall School?
Thurgood Marshall School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thurgood Marshall School offer ?
Thurgood Marshall School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Thurgood Marshall School part of?
Thurgood Marshall School is part of Rockford SD 205 School District.
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