Enrollment
754
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Glendale Heights, IL
Marquardt Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Marquardt Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 172478002688
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marquardt Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Glendale Heights · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 754
- students enrolled
Marquardt Middle School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marquardt Middle School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Glendale Heights, IL.
School address
District: Marquardt Sd 15 · Illinois
NCES ID 172478002688 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
72.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marquardt Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marquardt Middle School
Marquardt Middle School is a large middle school in Glendale Heights, Illinois, enrolling 754 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 754 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and White (17%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Marquardt Sd 15 also operates Black Hawk Elem School (576 students) and G Stanley Hall Elem School (343 students) alongside Marquardt Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Marquardt Middle School compares
Marquardt 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 754 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
754
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 19% in Illinois - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.8%
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
$19,920
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 754 Top 12% in Illinois - larger than 88% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 72.0
Students per teacher 11.2:1 -20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 172478002688
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.5%
White 16.7%
African American 12.2%
Asian 11.9%
Two or More 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Marquardt Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.8%
In-school suspensions 76
Out-of-school suspensions 18
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marquardt Sd 15, which includes Marquardt Middle School.
$19,920
Per student
+17%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.0%
State 34.0%
Federal 12.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Marquardt Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hawk Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| G Stanley Hall Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winnebago Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reskin Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marquardt Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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Frequently asked questions about Marquardt Middle School
How many students attend Marquardt Middle School?
Marquardt Middle School has 754 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Glendale Heights, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marquardt Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marquardt Middle School is 11.2:1, which is 20% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marquardt Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Marquardt Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.5% of enrollment, in Glendale Heights, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marquardt Middle School?
Marquardt Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marquardt Middle School rank among public schools in Glendale Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Marquardt Middle School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Glendale Heights, 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 Glendale Heights on the city page.
Is Marquardt Middle School a good school?
Marquardt Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Marquardt Sd 15?
Besides Marquardt Middle School, Marquardt Sd 15 also operates Black Hawk Elem School (576 students), G Stanley Hall Elem School (343 students), and Winnebago Elem School (343 students). See the Marquardt Sd 15 district page for the complete list.