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Marion City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,284 students in Marion City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Marion City School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Ohio public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 57% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
9 Schools
3,656 Schools
# Students
4,284 Students
1,685,666 Students
# Teachers
269 Teachers
94,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Marion City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 896 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#689 out of 897 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
57%
Graduation Rate
90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.51
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,152 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
45,468 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
355 Students
116,895 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
7%
# Black Students
263 Students
282,159 Students
% Black Students
6%
17%
# White Students
3,149 Students
1,138,230 Students
% White Students
74%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,609 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
507 Students
100,622 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
223
39,646
# Students in K Grade:
301
124,651
# Students in 1st Grade:
305
117,260
# Students in 2nd Grade:
359
121,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
354
121,665
# Students in 4th Grade:
313
120,737
# Students in 5th Grade:
369
122,545
# Students in 6th Grade:
315
124,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
354
128,710
# Students in 8th Grade:
347
130,660
# Students in 9th Grade:
298
142,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
306
131,459
# Students in 11th Grade:
228
129,779
# Students in 12th Grade:
212
130,865
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,321 is higher than the state median of $17,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,806 is less than the state median of $17,081. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$74 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,321
$17,132
Spending / Student
$15,806
$17,081
Best Marion City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
625 Brightwood Dr
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4999
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4999
Grades: PK-5
| 378 students
Rank: #22.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Pennsylvania Ave
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-3883
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-3883
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #33.
Ulysses S. Grant Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
420 Presidential Dr
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4402
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4402
Grades: 6-8
| 1,016 students
Rank: #44.
Harding High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Harding Hwy E
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4701
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4701
Grades: 9-12
| 1,044 students
Rank: #55.
William H. Taft Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Robinson St
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4500
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #66.
James A. Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1170 Brookside Rd
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4444
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4444
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #77.
Rutherford B. Hayes Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
750 Silver St
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4950
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4950
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
Rank: #88.
William Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
925 Chatfield Rd
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4600
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
Rank: n/an/a
645 Barks Rd E
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4378
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4378
Grades: PK
| 28 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marion City School District?
Marion City School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,284 students.
What is the rank of Marion City School District?
Marion City School District is ranked #689 out of 896 school districts in Ohio (bottom 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 Ohio school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marion City School District?
74% of Marion City School District students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marion City School District?
Marion City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 18:1.
What is Marion City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,806 is less than the state median of $17,081. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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