Marquette Elem School
Chicago, IL · Middle School · Grades -1-8
Performance Overview
About This School
Marquette Elem School is a middle school located in Chicago, Illinois. The school serves 1,002 students in grades -1-8.
With a DataScore of 38/100 (D), Marquette Elem School performs below the state average for Illinois. The school has experienced declining performance over the past three years.
94% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Marquette Elem School has a DataScore of 38/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Marquette Elem School has 1,002 students enrolled in grades -1-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1.
Marquette Elem School has experienced a decline with a 3-year growth score of -6.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Marquette Elem School is part of the City of Chicago SD 299 in Chicago, Illinois. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.