Maercker Intermediate School in Westmont, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Maercker Intermediate School is a suburban public school in Westmont, Illinois that is part of Maercker School District 60. It serves 453 students in grades 3 - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.6:1. Its teachers have had 19 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 3 - 5

453 Students

29 Teachers

5827 S Cass Ave

Westmont, IL 60559 View local requests

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Maercker Intermediate School Demographics

44%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

50%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Maercker Intermediate School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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