Summary:
Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary is the sole K-8 school serving 179 students within the Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary district in East Nicolaus, California.
Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary is a standout, high-performing school that consistently ranks above 80% of schools statewide and has shown steady improvement over the last three years. Academically, students significantly outperform state averages, with proficiency rates in English and Math over 15 and 24 points higher, respectively. The school's exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of 3.9%—far below the state average of 19.4%—is a key strength that supports this academic success.
While strong across all grades, performance is particularly high in 3rd and 4th grade, though there is a slight dip in 5th grade scores that remains above state levels. The school achieves these excellent results with moderate per-student spending and a standard student-teacher ratio, indicating efficient use of resources. For parents, this school represents a consistently high-achieving environment with a strong culture of attendance and continuous improvement.
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