Top Rankings
Marion School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,714 students in Marion School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Marion School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,084 Schools
# Students
3,714 Students
489,675 Students
# Teachers
301 Teachers
38,860 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Marion School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#200 out of 260 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
37%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.59
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,870 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
35 Students
8,475 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
251 Students
68,031 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
14%
# Black Students
2,040 Students
95,933 Students
% Black Students
55%
20%
# White Students
1,226 Students
290,733 Students
% White Students
33%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,864 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
158 Students
18,769 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
15,704
# Students in K Grade:
292
36,660
# Students in 1st Grade:
292
35,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
267
35,402
# Students in 3rd Grade:
259
35,604
# Students in 4th Grade:
241
35,717
# Students in 5th Grade:
273
35,752
# Students in 6th Grade:
272
36,543
# Students in 7th Grade:
309
38,047
# Students in 8th Grade:
345
38,816
# Students in 9th Grade:
314
40,919
# Students in 10th Grade:
263
36,411
# Students in 11th Grade:
293
35,190
# Students in 12th Grade:
293
33,165
# Ungraded Students:
1
263
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,391 is higher than the state median of $13,010. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,779 is higher than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,391
$13,010
Spending / Student
$13,779
$12,922
Best Marion School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
235 Military Rd
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5120
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5120
Grades: K-6
| 589 students
Rank: #22.
Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 L H Polk
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5180
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5180
Grades: K-6
| 691 students
Rank: #33.
Marion Junior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 Carter Dr
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5140
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5140
Grades: 7-9
| 968 students
Rank: #44.
Marion High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Patriot Dr
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5130
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5130
Grades: 10-12
| 850 students
Rank: #55.
Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1402 Crestmere
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4588
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4588
Grades: K-6
| 616 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marion School District?
Marion School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,714 students.
What is the rank of Marion School District?
Marion School District is ranked #202 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (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 Arkansas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marion School District?
55% of Marion School District students are Black, 33% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marion School District?
Marion School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Marion School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,779 is higher than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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