Marquette School of Excellence is an elementary school that serves children from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, with an average enrollment of about 1,000 students. The school has earned Chicago Public School’s Level 1 plus designation, which means it is one of the city’s top performing schools. The school also has an Emerging Supportive School certification from Chicago Public Schools for its work around students' social and emotional learning.
Marquette offers a variety of programs that go beyond core curriculum and include cooking club, self-esteem workshops, art appreciation classes, a student music club, drawing and much more. Sports are offered for students in fifth through eighth grades at the school which include baseball, basketball, cheerleading, football, soccer and volleyball.
The school has an onsite medical clinic that is part of the Esperanza Health Centers, and the clinic can provide primary medical care to students. As a Chicago Public Schools neighborhood school, Marquette only accepts students with a specific geographical boundary.
Marquette School of Excellence
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
6550 S Richmond St,
Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Latarsha Renee Green
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
11%
Niche Grade
C
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
11%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
66
Full Time Teachers
66
Teachers in First or Second Year
26.2%
GreatSchools Rating
3
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
1,022:1
Student Diversity
Male
53.6%
Female
46.4%
Hispanic
67.3%
Black
30.9%
White
1.7%
Two or more races
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/13/2014
There is a lot of opportunities and good after school programs
GreatSchools Reviews
4/20/2023
My son has been a student at Marquette for 2 years, and I have nothing but great things to say about the school! The teachers truly care about the students and what’s best for them. Admin is very supportive as well!
12/17/2021
My son is in a blended PreK classroom and I have nothing but good things to say about his teachers and the staff at Marquette. They have new leadership this year and it feels great being part of their community. The principal and assistant principal are always trying to communicate and connect with...
11/4/2014
This school ha s improved since it became AUSL, but it is still horrible. The teachers, Deans and Principles are trying to over compensate for the prior grade of the school, and have unrealistic ideals. Yes, they are trying to implement programs and teach in a new fashion, but the rate at which they...
3/25/2012
One of Chicago's worst schools and nobody cares. Whenever I go to that school as a substitute teacher, the principal is not around. She is always in her office and everything is left to the assistant principal and the other office staff.
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Marquette Park
List Price Range
$130K - $400K
Homes For Sale
16
Average Home Value
$251,103
Median Lot Size
4,356 Sq Ft
% Renters
54%
Household Income
$55,866
% of College Grads
9.3%
Median Age
34
Average House Size
1,604 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
49.4%
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Parks in this Area
Marquette (Jacques) Park
- Basketball
- Dog Park
- Golf
Dan Ryan Woods
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
West Lawn Park
- Soccer
- Playground
- Events
Montgomery Park
- Playground
Murray Park
Dooley (Thomas) Park
- Basketball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Lindblom Park
Jackson Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Dog Park
Bogan Park
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