Top Rankings
Marion CUSD 2 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,728 students in Marion CUSD 2 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Marion CUSD 2 School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
3,728 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
270 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Marion CUSD 2 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 918 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#422 out of 926 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
32%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)79%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.68
# American Indian Students
13 Students
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
48 Students
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
84 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
27%
# Black Students
316 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
9%
17%
# White Students
2,903 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
78%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
361 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
142
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
308
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
273
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
252
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
269
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
249
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
256
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
249
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
288
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
280
145,775
# Students in 9th Grade:
346
157,172
# Students in 10th Grade:
286
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
263
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
267
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,682 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,768 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$59 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,682
$22,162
Spending / Student
$15,768
$21,409
Best Marion CUSD 2 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
420 E Main St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-8534
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-8534
Grades: K-5
| 488 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 E Boulevard St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-5766
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-5766
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Morningside Dr
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-6063
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-6063
Grades: K-5
| 484 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 W Hendrickson St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-3230
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-3230
Grades: K-5
| 250 students
Rank: #55.
Adams School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15470 Lake Of Egypt Rd
Creal Springs, IL 62922
(618) 996-2181
Creal Springs, IL 62922
(618) 996-2181
Grades: PK-8
| 243 students
Rank: #66.
Marion Jr High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1609 W Main St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-1317
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-1317
Grades: 6-8
| 748 students
Rank: #77.
Marion High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1501 S Carbon St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-8196
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-8196
Grades: 9-12
| 1,162 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marion CUSD 2 School District?
Marion CUSD 2 School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,728 students.
What is the rank of Marion CUSD 2 School District?
Marion CUSD 2 School District is ranked #443 out of 918 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marion CUSD 2 School District?
78% of Marion CUSD 2 School District students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marion CUSD 2 School District?
Marion CUSD 2 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Marion CUSD 2 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,768 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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