Marengo-Union E Cons D 165

The Marengo-Union E Cons D 165 school district in Illinois serves students from preschool through 8th grade across 3 schools: Locust Elementary School, Marengo Community Middle School, and Ulysses S Grant Intermediate School. The district's performance on state assessments varies, with Marengo Community Middle School standing out as the top performer, particularly in 8th grade English Language Arts, Math, and Science.

Marengo Community Middle School has the highest overall proficiency rates in the district, with 42.9% of students proficient or better in ELA and 31.9% in Math. The school's 8th grade performance is especially strong, with 32.9% proficient or better in both ELA and Math, exceeding district and state averages. In contrast, Locust Elementary School has lower overall proficiency rates, but its 3rd grade students perform well, with 36.3% proficient or better in ELA and 30.6% in Math, surpassing district and state averages.

Across the district, chronic absenteeism rates range from 19.9% to 26.2%, higher than the state average of 17.6%. Additionally, a significant proportion of students, ranging from 42.02% to 53.46%, are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, exceeding the state average of 48.1%. The district's per-student spending, which is higher than the state average, suggests a focus on supporting students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Further analysis could explore the effectiveness of these resource allocations and their impact on student outcomes.