51爆料

Marengo-Union E Consolidated D 165 School District

816 E Grant Hwy
Marengo, IL 60152-3400
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,081 students in Marengo-Union E Consolidated D 165 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
51爆料s in Marengo-Union E Consolidated D 165 School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
1,081 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
70 Teachers
136,638 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Marengo-Union E Consolidated D 165 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#341 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
36%
27%
26%
30%
49%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
34%
28%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
60%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,179 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,232 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,179
$22,423
Spending / Student
$15,232
$21,662

Best Marengo-Union E Consolidated D 165 School District 51爆料s (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Locust Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
539 Locust St
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-7632
Gr: PK-3 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Ulysses S Grant Intermediate School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
816 E Grant Hwy
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-8323
Gr: 4-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Marengo Comm Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
816 E Grant Hwy
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-5720
Gr: 6-8 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Marengo-Union E Consolidated D 165 School District?
Marengo-Union E Consolidated D 165 School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,081 students.
What is the rank of Marengo-Union E Consolidated D 165 School District?
Marengo-Union E Consolidated D 165 School District is ranked #333 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Marengo-Union E Consolidated D 165 School District?
60% of Marengo-Union E Consolidated D 165 School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marengo-Union E Consolidated D 165 School District?
Marengo-Union E Consolidated D 165 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Marengo-Union E Consolidated D 165 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,232 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,081 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 36% (Top 30%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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