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Marseilles Elementary School

Public | PK-8 | 548 students

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Posted January 26, 2012

I had never heard good things about this school and was dreading when we moved to the area with our second grader..... But I was pleasantly surprised. My child is very smart and has never made anything other than A+s on everything up until this school. It is refreshing to see some B's come home. His work is a challenge for him (trust me, some homework even makes me have to think).... a challenge in a good way. Its not "too easy" for him. His teacher is wonderful, but we may have just got lucky. I have some complaints about the way they do lunches, but nothing to terrible. Our speech therapist also told me that Their preschool is even better than the nearby larger schools. There is alot of low income families in this town . So there is a very wide mix of students. I am glad that we gave the school a chance, and I think it is a clean, well-run institution.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 20, 2011

I am very dissappointed with this school. I do not recomend going here at all. The teachers don't care. They are only there for the paycheck.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 13, 2005

I feel Marseilles Elementary is a nice school. They took the time to work out the 'New School Blues' with my child. It is a pretty large school for a small community. It is the only elementary school in the town which means all the children from town have to go there. Unfortunatly that means large classes and lots of kids. This was a little overwhelming for my child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 20, 2005

We as parents of two students that are currently enrolled at the Marseilles Elementary School feel that are children are getting a quality education and that the administration and staff are doing an outstanding job preparing the students for the future. The current Board of Education has spent countless hours addressing the needs of the school and have implemented what they feel is in the best interest of the students, parents and staff. With the guidance of the new administration the school is now solvent and the school spirit has returned. While there are schools having to make cuts in their extra-curricular programs, the Marseilles Booster Club has fifteen parents that are dedicated to funding all the schools extra-curricular programs. The entire community has rallied around the school and we look forward to the future.
—Submitted by Bill and Jean Stapleton, a parent


Posted January 2, 2005

We are new to the area and since i read the review that was at the site i am concerned that our relocation for my childrens education is not as tight as the school system in florida. It has much to be desired. i am a very involved parent in the childrens education. i attend all open houses and all parent teacher student meetings. As far as what is done in the illinois state system for the children in this school may be a serious problem for the future for these kids. I just bought my home there in marseilles il. and now from what i read i am seriously concerned. we bought our home during christmas. Something does need to be done with this problem. I do not play around with issues that concern my childrens education now and for the future. I am hoping this is just someones view.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 31, 2004

My three children attended Marseilles Elementary School.(Was once our high school building). They enjoyed the close knit type school that it was and is yet today. The children all pretty much knew everyone there as did the teachers. I must say that they do not offer to much extra to the students as far as extra curricular activites. I felt that the school lacked structure. When we lost our high school district we were assured a stable elemenatary district and now we are informed that they (school) have no funds. I wonder why this is and where the children will end up attending school in the future. I feel that our school leaders need to take command and find state tax dollars to save this school! It will be a loss if they don't to the entire community. This school offers a closed campus to grades pre-school through eighth grade.
—Submitted by a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

367 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
97%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

367 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
76%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

367 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

367 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
69%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

117 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
67%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

367 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

367 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
74%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

367 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

367 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
82%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

367 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

367 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
71%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

117 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
81%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

367 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

367 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
81%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students88%
Female82%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White87%
Low income84%
Non-low income92%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities90%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students75%
Female86%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White73%
Low income74%
Non-low income76%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities78%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students88%
Female93%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White89%
Low income91%
Non-low income83%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students73%
Female68%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White72%
Low income74%
Non-low income72%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities76%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students78%
Female71%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White77%
Low income83%
Non-low income67%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities78%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students82%
Female87%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White84%
Low income87%
Non-low income71%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities84%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students82%
Female90%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Low income82%
Non-low income81%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities84%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students84%
Female76%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Low income79%
Non-low income92%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities88%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students79%
Female83%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White78%
Low income76%
Non-low income83%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities84%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students72%
Female80%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White75%
Low income60%
Non-low income91%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities76%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students65%
Female76%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White69%
Low income54%
Non-low income82%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities70%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students61%
Female68%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White67%
Low income52%
Non-low income77%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities68%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students71%
Female78%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White70%
Low income63%
Non-low income80%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities75%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students70%
Female78%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White69%
Low income54%
Non-low income86%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities74%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 93% 53%
Hispanic 4% 21%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Black 1% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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201 Chicago St
Marseilles, IL 61341
Phone: (815) 795-2428

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