Marengo Community Guide
Community Overview
Marengo is a village of about 5,200 about 10 miles west of Crystal Lake in McHenry County. Recreational opportunities include the programs and facilities of the McHenry County Conservation District (MCCD), including Coral Woods and Marengo Ridge, as well as park district recreation programs. Grade school-aged children attend Riley school, district 18, or Marengo/Union school district 156; while secondary students go to Marengo High School, district 154. (See below for details on schools).
Transportation needs are served by area highways (I-90/Northwest Tollway), and major local roads (I-176, I-23). Commuter service to downtown is provided by Metra. The RTA Travel Info. Number is 1-800-972-7000.
Important Phone Numbers:
City Hall: 815-568-7112 NICOR: 1-800-942-6100
Commonwealth Edison: 1-800-334-7661 Ameritech (Phone): 1-800-942-8163
Fire & Police Depts.: For emergencies, 911. Otherwise: 815-568-7231 (Police), 815-568-7221 (Fire).
Public Library: 200 S. State St. 815-568-8236
Northern Illinois Medical Center: 815-344-5000 St. Therese Medical Center: 847-249-3900
Condell Medical Center: 847-362-2900 Memorial Medical Center: 847-337-2500
Web Site Addresses: http://user.mc.net/~harlan/Marengo.html, http://user.mc.net/%7Ehawk/guide.htm
Marengo High School District 154 School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the 97/98 school year.
Marengo High School District 154
816 E. Grant Hwy.
Marengo, IL 60152
815-568-6511
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: P.E. Classes, Special Education, English as a Second Language (ESL), Art Instruction, Music Instruction, Hot Lunch Program, Computer Literacy, Sports, Band, Extra-Curricular Activities, Foreign Language, Counseling, Chorus, Gifted Program, Tutoring.
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See table below.
Features: Gym(s), Library, Auditorium/Stage, Cafeteria, Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Outdoor Stadium/Arena.
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus P.E., Special Education, Guidance, Art, Music, Gifted/Talented, Library, Social Work, Vocational Education, Nurse.
Curriculum/Courses: Basic Math, Applied Math, Algebra, Geometry, English I, II, III, IV, U.S. History, Foundations of Social Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Fundamentals of Science, Earth Science, General Science, Spanish.
Elective Courses: PreCalculus, Calculus, Computer Applications, Programming in Pascal, Journalism Creative Writing, Drama, College Writing, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Sociology, Psychology, Economics, American Government, Geography, Western Civilization, Ancient Civilization, Spanish, Music Theory, Band, Chorus, Art Fundamentals, Drawing, Sculpture, Ceramics, Painting, Advertising Art. Also Vocational Education: Agricultural (Agricultural Science, Animal Science, Horticulture, Agribusiness Operations; Business Education (Orientation to Business, Accounting, Typing/Word Processing, Shorthand, Office Procedures); Health Occupations (Health Occupations, Nurses Assistant); Home Economics (Food & Nutrition, Fashion, Child Development, Parenting, Resource Management, Living Environments, Adult Living), Industrial Education (Automotive, Carpentry, Building Trades, Drafting, Metals, Communication Technology, Energy Utilization Technology, Graphics). Cooperative Education experiences are available in all these areas. Offered through McHenry County College to 11th* & 12th**. graders: Electronics I* & II**, Word Processing**, Office Practice**, Keyboarding**, and Career Search and Application**.
Honors/AP Courses: English, Science, Math, Foreign Language, Social Science, History.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
Extracurricular: Sports, Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Theater/Drama, School Clubs.
Web Site Address
: http://www.ihsa.org/school/schools/marengo.htmSchool System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
Marengo High |
9-12 |
629 |
629 |
36 |
41.5% |
58.5% |
18.2:1 |
$5,624 |
IGAP Scores 10th. Grade Reading-Writing-Math; 11th. Grade Science-Social Studies
Marengo High School District 154 |
IGAP Scores - Grade 10 |
IGAP Scores - Grade 11 |
Graduation Rate |
ACT Composite |
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Subjects |
Reading |
Math |
Writing |
Science |
Social Studies |
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Statewide Averages |
228 |
264 |
26.2 |
263 |
249 |
81.8% |
21.5 |
District Averages |
199 |
252 |
25.6 |
256 |
244 |
88.2% |
21.8 |
School Averages |
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Marengo High |
199 |
252 |
25.6 |
256 |
244 |
88.2% |
21.8 |
Riley C.C. School District 18 School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the 97/98 school year.
Riley C.C. School District 18
9406 Riley Rd.
Marengo, IL 60152
815-568-8637
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: P.E. Classes, Special Education, English as a Second Language (ESL), Art Instruction, Music Instruction, Computer Literacy, Hot Lunch Program.
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Tables below.
Features: Gym(s), Library, Auditorium/Stage, Outdoor Playground, Cafeteria, Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Computers/Computer Lab(s).
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus P.E., Special Education, Guidance, Art, Music.
Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
School System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
Riley Elementary |
K-8 |
332 |
332 |
20 |
79.8% |
20.2% |
18.7:1 |
$5,010 |
IGAP Scores Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades
Riley Elementary School District 18 |
IGAP Scores - Reading |
IGAP Scores - Math |
IGAP Scores - Writing |
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Grades |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
Statewide Averages |
246 |
248 |
237 |
287 |
282 |
290 |
18.7 |
22.6 |
24.5 |
District Averages |
273 |
264 |
239 |
327 |
286 |
257 |
19.8 |
22.7 |
24.8 |
School Averages |
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Riley Elementary |
273 |
264 |
239 |
327 |
286 |
257 |
19.8 |
22.7 |
24.8 |
IGAP Scores Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades
Riley Elementary School District 18 |
IGAP Scores Science |
IGAP Scores Social Studies |
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Grades |
4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
Statewide Averages |
251 |
260 |
269 |
261 |
District Averages |
311 |
266 |
310 |
291 |
School Averages |
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Riley Elementary |
311 |
266 |
310 |
291 |
Marengo/Union District 165 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the 97/98 school year.
Marengo/Union District 165
539 Locust St.
Marengo, IL 60152
815-568-8323
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: P.E. Classes, Special Education, English as a Second Language (ESL), Art Instruction, Music Instruction, Hot Lunch Program, Preschool Screening, Early Childhood.
Features: Gym(s), Library, Auditorium/Stage, Cafeteria, Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Outdoor Playground.
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus P.E., Special Education, Art, Music, Social Work.
Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Tables below.
IGAP Scores Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades
Marengo-Union Elementary School District 165 |
IGAP Scores - Reading |
IGAP Scores - Math |
IGAP Scores - Writing |
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Grades |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
Statewide Averages |
246 |
229 |
227 |
288 |
280 |
288 |
18.6 |
22.7 |
24.7 |
District Averages |
272 |
259 |
253 |
338 |
282 |
298 |
22 |
24.2 |
25.9 |
School Averages |
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Locust Elementary |
N/A |
259 |
253 |
N/A |
282 |
298 |
N/A |
24.2 |
25.9 |
Hawthorn Elementary |
272 |
N/A |
N/A |
338 |
N/A |
N/A |
22 |
N/A |
N/A |
IGAP Scores Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades
Marengo-Union Elementary School District 165 |
IGAP Scores Science |
IGAP Scores Social Studies |
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Grades |
4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
Statewide Averages |
250 |
253 |
258 |
252 |
District Averages |
253 |
269 |
245 |
254 |
School Averages |
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Locust Elementary |
N/A |
269 |
N/A |
254 |
Hawthorn Elementary |
253 |
N/A |
245 |
N/A |
District Schools:
Hawthorn Elementary
. 1913 Hawthorn Rd., Marengo, IL 60152, 815-568-5171.Locust Elementary School. 539 Locust St., Marengo, IL 60152, 815-568-7632.
School System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
Locust Elementary |
PK-K, 4-8 |
699 |
1084 |
53 |
75.8% |
24.2% |
24.5:1 |
$3,575 |
Hawthorn Elementary |
1-4 |
385 |
1084 |
53 |
75.8% |
24.2% |
24.5:1 |
$3,575 |
Private Schools
Editor's Note
: Annual tuition quoted in this table is for one child, Full-day Kindergarten (if available)/Grades 1-8 for Elementary Schools and Grades 9-12 for High Schools. For Catholic Schools, annual tuition quoted is for parishioners. For other denominations, annual tuition quoted is for members (whenever there is a difference between member/nonmember tuition). Any school with an asterisk (*) offers before- and/or after-school care. While we make a reasonable effort to maintain accuracy, we don't guarantee that all information is correct.
Name |
Address |
Phone |
Grade Levels |
Tuition |
Zion Lutheran School |
Jackson & Page Rds. |
815-568-5156 |
PreK - 8th. |
$1600 |
Child Care & Preschool Programs
Editor's Note
: Tuition quoted is the weekly rate for full-time care. Codes in parenthesis: I for Infant, T for Toddler, 2 for Age 2, P for Preschool (Ages 2-5 or 3-5), K for Kindergarten, SA for school-age. For part-time preschool programs (2, 3, or 5 mornings or afternoons per week), the tuition quoted is monthly, with 2x, 3x, or 5x in parenthesis to indicate the number of days per week for each program. While we make a reasonable effort to maintain accuracy, we don't guarantee that all information is correct. For any categories that are blank, please call the center for that information.
Name |
Address |
Phone |
Ages Enrolled |
Hours |
Tuition |
Marengo Community Child Care Center |
203 N. Washington St. |
815-568-0117 |
6 weeks to 6 |
6:00 - 6:00 |
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Recreation
Marengo Park District
825 Indian Oaks Dr.
Marengo, IL 60152
815-568-5126
Equipment/Physical Features
: Outdoor Playground(s), Tennis Court(s), Sports Fields, Volleyball Court(s), Swimming Pool (to open in June of 1997), Nature Trail.Parent/Tot & Childrens Classes/Leagues/Camps: Arts & Crafts, Music, Reading/Stories, String Lessons, Swimming, Taekwondo, Tennis, Soccer, Volleyball.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Gardening, Self-Defense, Taekwondo, Computers, Fitness, Volleyball, Bridge, Quilting, Running, Arts & Crafts, Swimming, Tennis.
Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Senior's Group.
Other Services: Child Care (After-school program).
Web Site Address: http://www.cin.net/Marengo/