Middle Schools in Marquardt School District 15

Marquardt School District 15 in Illinois has only one middle school, Marquardt Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school has consistently underperformed compared to state averages, ranking in the bottom half of Illinois middle schools and receiving a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Marquardt Middle School's academic performance lags behind state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. In ELA, the school's proficiency rates range from 28.3% to 43.3%, compared to the state averages of 42.5% to 49.9%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates range from 18.8% to 20.3%, compared to the state averages of 24.8% to 28.7%. The school's science proficiency rate of 47.8% is also below the state average of 53.2%. Despite the Marquardt School District 15 spending $27,350 per student, which is higher than the state average, and having a lower student-teacher ratio of 11.1, the school's performance remains below state standards.

The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 60.67%, suggests that the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which may contribute to the school's lower academic performance. Addressing the school's challenges will require a comprehensive approach that considers the unique needs and circumstances of the student population, as well as targeted interventions and strategies to improve student outcomes.