Serving 235 students in grades 1-5, Marsh Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 36%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
235 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)15-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)15-19%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)5%
5%
Hispanic
(15-16)75%
26%
Black
(15-16)2%
17%
White
(15-16)16%
49%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)2%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Rockford School District 205
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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% IL state average).
How many students attend Marsh Elementary School?
235 students attend Marsh Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Marsh Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marsh Elementary School?
Marsh Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Marsh Elementary School offer ?
Marsh Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Marsh Elementary School part of?
Marsh Elementary School is part of Rockford School District 205.
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