Summary:
The city of Marquette Heights, Illinois, is home to two schools: Georgetown Middle School and Marquette Elementary School. These schools serve students from the local community and are part of the N Pekin & Marquette Hght School District 102.
Georgetown Middle School stands out for its strong performance in English Language Arts (ELA) assessments, with 60.1% of students proficient or better in 2024-2025, outperforming both the district and state averages. In contrast, Marquette Elementary School excels in Mathematics, with 44.7% of students proficient or better, surpassing the district and state averages. Both schools, however, face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, which are above the state average.
Economically, the Marquette Heights community appears to face some challenges, as both schools have a relatively high proportion of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. While Marquette Elementary School spends more per student than Georgetown Middle School, the latter has a lower student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its stronger academic performance in ELA. Overall, the data suggests that the schools in Marquette Heights have distinct areas of strength and areas for improvement, and the community's socioeconomic factors may play a role in shaping student outcomes.
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