- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Marengo, IL
Marengo Comm Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Marengo Comm Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170007703147
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marengo Comm Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Illinois schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Marengo · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 342
- students enrolled
Marengo Comm Middle School has class sizes larger than 82% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marengo Comm Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Marengo, IL.
School address
District: Marengo-Union E Cons D 165 · Illinois
NCES ID 170007703147 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 170007703147 · Marengo, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 16.3:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Locust Elem School (501 students)
Resource Investment Index #4 of 5 public schools in Marengo. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Marengo Comm Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Locust Elem Sc
Locust Elem School
501 students
- This school
Marengo Comm Middle School
342 students
- Ulysses S Gran
Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch
249 students
What this shows Marengo Comm Middle School reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marengo Comm Middle School compares
Marengo Comm Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 16% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Illinois - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,571
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.7%
Hispanic or Latino 35.2%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 60.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Marengo Comm Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marengo-Union E Cons D 165, which includes Marengo Comm Middle School.
$14,571
Per student
-20%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 54.1%
State 32.4%
Federal 13.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Marengo Comm Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Locust Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marengo Comm Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~342 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marengo Comm Middle School
How many students attend Marengo Comm Middle School?
Marengo Comm Middle School has 342 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Marengo, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marengo Comm Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marengo Comm Middle School is 16.3:1, which is 16% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marengo Comm Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Marengo Comm Middle School is White at 60.7% of enrollment, in Marengo, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marengo Comm Middle School?
Marengo Comm Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marengo Comm Middle School rank among public schools in Marengo?
By Resource Investment Index, Marengo Comm Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Marengo, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Marengo on the city page.
What other schools are in Marengo-Union E Cons D 165?
Besides Marengo Comm Middle School, Marengo-Union E Cons D 165 also operates Locust Elem School (501 students) and Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch (249 students). See the Marengo-Union E Cons D 165 district page for the complete list.
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