Serving 394 students in grades 1-2, Maryville Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 1-2
- Enrollment: 394 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Maryville Elementary School's student population of 394 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
Total Students
394 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Maryville Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)20-24%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)20-24%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
17%
28%
Black
16%
16%
White
57%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% IL state average).
How many students attend Maryville Elementary School?
394 students attend Maryville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Maryville Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maryville Elementary School?
Maryville Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Maryville Elementary School offer ?
Maryville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-2
What school district is Maryville Elementary School part of?
Maryville Elementary School is part of Granite City CUSD 9 School District.
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