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N Pekin & Marquette Hght School District 102

51 Yates Rd
Marquette Heights, IL 61554-1152
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 464 students in N Pekin & Marquette Hght School District 102. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in N Pekin & Marquette Hght School District 102 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
2 Schools
4,392 Schools
# Students
464 Students
1,845,447 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
136,636 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

N Pekin & Marquette Hght School District 102, which is ranked within the bottom 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)
#482 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
24%
27%
26%
30%
45-49%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
2%
28%
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
86%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,474 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,425 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,474
$22,423
Spending / Student
$16,425
$21,662

Best N Pekin & Marquette Hght School District 102 Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marquette Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Joliet Rd
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 382-3612
Gr: PK-3 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Georgetown Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
51 Yates Rd
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 382-3456
Gr: 4-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to N Pekin & Marquette Hght School District 102?
N Pekin & Marquette Hght School District 102 manages 2 public schools serving 464 students.
What is the rank of N Pekin & Marquette Hght School District 102?
N Pekin & Marquette Hght School District 102 is ranked #477 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 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 N Pekin & Marquette Hght School District 102?
86% of N Pekin & Marquette Hght School District 102 students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of N Pekin & Marquette Hght School District 102?
N Pekin & Marquette Hght School District 102 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is N Pekin & Marquette Hght School District 102's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,425 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 464 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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