Serving 514 students in grades 5-8, Thurgood Marshall School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 96% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thurgood Marshall School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Thurgood Marshall School's student population of 514 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
514 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Thurgood Marshall School ranks within the top 1% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thurgood Marshall School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#15 out of 3542 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
17%
6%
Hispanic
15%
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
57%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thurgood Marshall School's ranking?
Thurgood Marshall School is ranked #15 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Thurgood Marshall School often compared to?
Thurgood Marshall Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Montessori Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Thurgood Marshall School?
514 students attend Thurgood Marshall School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Thurgood Marshall School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thurgood Marshall School?
Thurgood Marshall School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Thurgood Marshall School offer ?
Thurgood Marshall School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Thurgood Marshall School part of?
Thurgood Marshall School is part of Rockford SD 205 School District.
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