Serving 775 students in grades 6-8, Marquardt Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 775 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 83%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Marquardt Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marquardt Middle School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Marquardt Middle School is ranked #2023 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Marquardt Middle School?
775 students attend Marquardt Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Marquardt Middle School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marquardt Middle School?
Marquardt Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Marquardt Middle School offer ?
Marquardt Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Marquardt Middle School part of?
I loved this school! I attended there in 1972.
I now unfortunately reside in Calif. where the schools are horrible! They don't care if kids learn or not! Not the case at all for Marquardt school district!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - debra
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 775 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 83%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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