B+
Above Average
81/100

Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary

📚 K – 08 🏫 School
📍 2452 El Centro Blvd., East Nicolaus, CA 95659
Overall
B+
81/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.4 grade levels above the U.S. average · 75th percentile in California
Growth
B
Students gain 1.03 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 57th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

81
Repit Score
out of 100
182
Students
enrolled
18.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%75/1000.4 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%57/100Students gain 1.03 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.19 in 2009–19; 51st percentile in California (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 21% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −1 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency57% (+9 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency52% (+15 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%52%reading -4 pts, math -4 pts52nd percentile (list)
Hispanic50%70%reading +10 pts, math +42 pts93rd percentile (list)
Low-income45%45%reading +6 pts, math +17 pts75th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2452 El Centro Blvd.
City East Nicolaus
ZIP Code 95659
District 0623800
NCES School ID 062380003595
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 95659

Understanding the community around Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $68,333
Per Capita Income $43,011
Poverty Rate 8.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 36.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.5%
High School or Higher 88.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $482,100
Median Rent $1,273
Owner-Occupied 62.7%
Renter-Occupied 37.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 44.5%
Female 55.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 59.3%
Hispanic/Latino 30.2%
Two or More Races 7.7%
Asian 1.7%
Pacific Islander 1.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 182
Teachers (FTE) 10.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary?
Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary has a Repit School Score of 81 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary?
Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary has 182 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.2:1.
What grades does Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary serve?
Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary receive per student?
Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary receives $16,070 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Marcum-Illinois Union Elementary in 95659 ▼
Avg Home Value
$536,619
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,350
1-Year Change
+5.9%
% Renters
37.3%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026