St Mark School
School Notes Overview:
Since 1922, Saint Mark Catholic School has provided Academic Excellence in Service of the Lord to the Peoria community. Pre-kindergarten through 8th grade receive the highest levels of academics with a strong foundation of Catholic values and morals. As a Catholic School, it is our belief that there must be an integration of our faith in our total school curriculum. We attempt to provide an atmosphere where the Gospel values are instilled, Christian attitudes are developed, academic excellence is fostered, and discipline is stressed. We strive on all accounts to be a school where Christ is loved, excellence is expected, character counts, and traditions thrive. The mission of Saint Mark Catholic School is to foster the spiritual growth and academic life of its students and faculty and to teach children, with the cooperation of parents, the Catholic faith. Your child is accepted, cherished, and challenged as a unique individual....
School Overview:
St Mark School |
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| School Membership(s) | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 | |
| County | Peoria County, IL | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 237 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(IL) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 10% | 34% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 19 students | ||
| Kind - 21 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 17 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 21 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 26 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 20 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 31 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 28 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 25 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 29 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers | |
This School |
(IL) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:17 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 176 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- Since 1922, Saint Mark Catholic School has provided Academic Excellence in Service of the Lord to the Peoria community. Pre-kindergarten through 8th grade receive the highest levels of academics with a strong foundation of Catholic values and morals. As a Catholic School, it is our belief that there must be an integration of our faith in our total school curriculum. We attempt to provide an atmosphere where the Gospel values are instilled, Christian attitudes are developed, academic excellence is fostered, and discipline is stressed. We strive on all accounts to be a school where Christ is loved, excellence is expected, character counts, and traditions thrive. The mission of Saint Mark Catholic School is to foster the spiritual growth and academic life of its students and faculty and to teach children, with the cooperation of parents, the Catholic faith. Your child is accepted, cherished, and challenged as a unique individual.
- Profile last updated: 02/03/2009
In the News:
- Art popping up along Main Street (Peoria Journal Star)
posted on November 16, 2009 at 06:35:21 am
Instead of vacant storefronts, a couple of buildings on Main Street are displaying art produced by students. - KJS: Mexican Independence Day art from St. Mark School (Peoria Journal Star)
posted on September 14, 2009 at 06:22:02 am
Becky Lemont's class at St. Mark School in Peoria shared their artwork for Mexican Independence Day, which is celebrated Sept. 16. - Water Education Plays Come to Peoria (WMBD - FOX 43 Peoria)
posted on May 5, 2009 at 08:00:17 pm
WMBD/WYZZ - PEORIA - An educational theater group hopes its message of water conservation runs deep with Peoria students. "The National Theater for Children" delivers plays with audience participation to teach kids the importance of water in our communities.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (61606) | School Zip (61606) |
(IL) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 9,674 people | 12,415,876 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 42% | 24% |
| Population Average Age | 22 years old | 34 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.5 persons | 2.6 persons |
| Median Household Income | $28,660 | $48,019 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.4 rooms | 5.3 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 70 years old | 50 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 39% / 61% | 61% / 39% |
School Map:
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