Marion Community Unit School District 2

Item: Marion Community Unit School District 2
Rating: 8
Author: Public School Review

1700 W Cherry St
Marion, IL 62959-1212

( shown in map)

Top 30%

Tel: (618) 993-2321

www.marionunit2.org

Top Rankings

Marion Community Unit School District 2 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Overview

This School District

This State (IL)

# Schools

7 Schools

4,392 Schools

# Students

3,640 Students

1,845,447 Students

# Teachers

273 Teachers

136,636 Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

Student By Grade

View Data

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Marion Community Unit School District 2	Illinois
Pre-K	152	83
Kind	231	125
1	269	131
2	303	137
3	263	135
4	263	135
5	274	135
6	251	137
7	265	141
8	264	143
9	308	155
10	286	156
11	265	153
12	246	150

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

District Rank

Marion Community Unit School District 2, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.

The school district's graduation rate of 78% has decreased from 82% over five school years.

This School District

State Average (IL)

#247 out of 865 school districts
(Top 30%)

View Data

Overall School District Rank Trends
Year	Marion Community Unit School District 2
2023	#247
2022	#351
2021	#422
2019	#390
2018	#395
2017	#436
2016	#484
2015	#501
2014	#363
2013	#374
2012	#464

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

33%

27%

View Data

Math Proficiency Trends
Year	Marion Community Unit School District 2	Illinois
2023	33%	27%
2021	20%	28%
2019	31%	33%
2018	31%	32%
2017	28%	32%
2016	25%	31%
2015	21%	29%
2014	63%	59%
2013	63%	58%
2012	84%	80%
2011	82%	80%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

37%

30%

View Data

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends
Year	Marion Community Unit School District 2	Illinois
2022	37%	30%
2021	31%	32%
2019	42%	38%
2018	31%	37%
2017	36%	38%
2016	32%	36%
2015	33%	38%
2014	59%	57%
2013	61%	58%
2012	78%	75%
2011	77%	75%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

60%

50%

78%

87%

View Data

Graduation Rate Trends
Year	Marion Community Unit School District 2	Illinois
2023	78%	87%
2022	78%	87%
2018	79%	87%
2017	83%	87%
2016	88%	85%
2015	82%	85%
2014	81%	86%
2013	80%	83%
2012	86%	82%
2011	86%	83%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42

0.69

View Data

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends
Year	Marion Community Unit School District 2	Illinois
2023	0.41	0.70
2022	0.38	0.68
2021	0.37	0.68
2020	0.37	0.68
2019	0.37	0.68
2018	0.35	0.67
2017	0.35	0.67
2016	0.33	0.67
2015	0.31	0.67
2014	0.32	0.66
2013	0.30	0.66
2012	0.32	0.65
2011	0.30	0.66
2010	0.28	0.64
2009	0.27	0.64
2008	0.26	0.64
2007	0.25	0.63
2006	0.25	0.61
2005	0.23	0.61
2004	0.22	0.60
2003	0.19	0.59
2002	0.18	0.59
2001	0.17	0.58
2000	0.16	0.57
1999	0.15	0.56
1998	0.12	0.56
1997	0.13	0.54
1996	0.10	0.53
1995	0.11	0.53
1994	0.11	0.52
1993	0.11	0.52
1992	0.10	0.52
1991	0.09	0.52

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% American Indian

n/a

% Asian

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2023)
Year	Marion Community Unit School District 2	Illinois
2023	2%	6%
2022	2%	5%
2021	2%	5%
2020	1%	5%
2019	1%	5%
2015	1%	6%
2014	1%	5%
2013	1%	5%
2012	2%	4%
2011	1%	5%
2010	2%	5%
2009	3%	5%
2008	2%	5%
2007	2%	5%
2006	2%	5%
2005	2%	5%
2004	2%	4%
2003	1%	4%
2002	1%	4%
2001	1%	4%
2000	1%	3%
1997	1%	3%
1996	1%	3%
1995	1%	3%
1993	1%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hispanic

28%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2023)
Year	Marion Community Unit School District 2	Illinois
2023	5%	27%
2022	2%	27%
2021	2%	27%
2020	2%	26%
2019	2%	26%
2018	4%	26%
2017	4%	26%
2016	3%	26%
2015	3%	25%
2014	3%	25%
2013	3%	24%
2012	3%	24%
2011	3%	23%
2010	4%	22%
2009	3%	22%
2008	3%	21%
2007	2%	20%
2006	2%	19%
2005	2%	18%
2004	1%	18%
2003	1%	17%
2002	1%	16%
2001	1%	15%
2000	1%	15%
1999	2%	14%
1998	1%	13%
1997	1%	13%
1996	1%	12%
1995	1%	12%
1994	1%	11%
1993	1%	11%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Black

10%

17%

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Marion Community Unit School District 2	Illinois
2023	9%	17%
2022	8%	17%
2021	8%	17%
2020	9%	17%
2019	9%	17%
2018	9%	17%
2017	9%	17%
2016	9%	17%
2015	8%	17%
2014	8%	17%
2013	8%	18%
2012	9%	18%
2011	9%	18%
2010	10%	20%
2009	10%	20%
2008	10%	20%
2007	9%	20%
2006	9%	20%
2005	8%	20%
2004	9%	21%
2003	8%	21%
2002	7%	21%
2001	7%	21%
2000	7%	21%
1999	6%	21%
1998	6%	21%
1997	6%	20%
1996	4%	21%
1995	4%	20%
1994	4%	21%
1993	4%	21%
1992	4%	21%
1991	4%	21%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% White

76%

45%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Marion Community Unit School District 2	Illinois
2023	76%	45%
2022	78%	47%
2021	79%	47%
2020	79%	48%
2019	79%	48%
2018	80%	49%
2017	80%	49%
2016	81%	49%
2015	83%	49%
2014	82%	50%
2013	83%	50%
2012	82%	51%
2011	83%	51%
2010	84%	53%
2009	84%	53%
2008	85%	54%
2007	86%	55%
2006	86%	56%
2005	87%	57%
2004	88%	57%
2003	90%	58%
2002	90%	59%
2001	91%	60%
2000	91%	61%
1999	92%	62%
1998	93%	63%
1997	92%	64%
1996	94%	64%
1995	94%	65%
1994	95%	65%
1993	94%	65%
1992	94%	66%
1991	95%	66%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

View Data

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Marion Community Unit School District 2	Illinois
2023	8%	4%
2022	10%	4%
2021	9%	4%
2020	9%	4%
2019	9%	4%
2018	7%	3%
2017	7%	3%
2016	7%	3%
2015	5%	3%
2014	6%	3%
2013	5%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,085 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.

The school district's spending/student of $16,149 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

This School District

This State (IL)

Total Revenue

$62 MM

$41,381 MM

View Data

Total Revenues Trends
Year	Marion Community Unit School District 2	Illinois
2023	$62 MM	$15 MM
2022	$58 MM	$14 MM
2021	$62 MM	$15 MM
2020	$58 MM	$14 MM
2019	$55 MM	$14 MM
2018	$53 MM	$15 MM
2017	$56 MM	$13 MM
2016	$51 MM	$12 MM
2015	$37 MM	$10 MM
2014	$50 MM	$12 MM
2012	$40 MM	$11 MM
2011	$42 MM	$11 MM
2010	$37 MM	$10 MM
2009	$37 MM	$10 MM
2008	$35 MM	$9 MM
2007	$33 MM	$9 MM
2006	$31 MM	$8 MM
2005	$30 MM	$8 MM
2004	$29 MM	$8 MM
2003	$27 MM	$7 MM
2002	$26 MM	$8 MM
2001	$26 MM	$7 MM
2000	$25 MM	$7 MM
1999	$23 MM	$7 MM
1998	$21 MM	$6 MM
1997	$20 MM	$5 MM
1996	$19 MM	$5 MM
1995	$18 MM	$5 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending

$59 MM

$39,976 MM

View Data

Total Expenditure Trends
Year	Marion Community Unit School District 2	Illinois
2023	$59 MM	$14 MM
2022	$56 MM	$14 MM
2021	$59 MM	$14 MM
2020	$56 MM	$14 MM
2019	$52 MM	$13 MM
2018	$49 MM	$14 MM
2017	$55 MM	$12 MM
2016	$56 MM	$12 MM
2015	$39 MM	$11 MM
2014	$56 MM	$12 MM
2012	$50 MM	$11 MM
2011	$42 MM	$11 MM
2010	$39 MM	$11 MM
2009	$36 MM	$10 MM
2008	$33 MM	$9 MM
2007	$30 MM	$9 MM
2006	$28 MM	$8 MM
2005	$30 MM	$8 MM
2004	$27 MM	$8 MM
2003	$27 MM	$8 MM
2002	$27 MM	$8 MM
2001	$25 MM	$7 MM
2000	$23 MM	$7 MM
1999	$21 MM	$6 MM
1998	$19 MM	$6 MM
1997	$18 MM	$5 MM
1996	$17 MM	$5 MM
1995	$17 MM	$5 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Revenue / Student

$17,085

$22,423

View Data

Average Revenue Per Student Trends
Year	Marion Community Unit School District 2	Illinois
2023	$16,588	$17,333
2022	$14,473	$19,707
2021	$16,677	$17,764
2020	$14,473	$19,707
2019	$13,622	$17,662
2018	$13,109	$19,255
2017	$13,803	$17,801
2016	$12,429	$14,596
2015	$9,230	$11,118
2014	$12,499	$13,203
2012	$10,010	$11,701
2011	$10,487	$11,859
2010	$9,425	$11,118
2009	$9,167	$10,546
2008	$8,600	$11,298
2007	$8,075	$10,143
2006	$7,819	$9,054
2005	$7,481	$9,158
2004	$7,419	$8,999
2003	$6,835	$8,614
2002	$6,692	$8,976
2001	$6,570	$8,649
2000	$6,209	$8,451
1999	$6,003	$7,697
1998	$4,583	$5,971
1997	$4,382	$5,662
1995	$4,507	$5,677
1992	$3,394	$4,514

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending / Student

$16,149

$21,662

View Data

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends
Year	Marion Community Unit School District 2	Illinois
2023	$15,680	$16,251
2022	$13,960	$19,097
2021	$15,764	$16,655
2020	$13,960	$19,097
2019	$12,876	$17,005
2018	$12,215	$18,215
2017	$13,570	$17,235
2016	$13,670	$14,516
2015	$9,718	$11,218
2014	$13,929	$12,904
2012	$12,544	$11,755
2011	$10,498	$11,220
2010	$9,923	$11,218
2009	$8,767	$10,416
2008	$7,942	$10,971
2007	$7,234	$9,827
2006	$7,035	$8,997
2005	$7,465	$9,234
2004	$6,836	$9,089
2003	$6,883	$9,395
2002	$6,723	$9,305
2001	$6,510	$8,562
2000	$5,910	$8,142
1999	$5,415	$7,325
1998	$4,176	$5,848
1997	$4,008	$5,503
1995	$4,228	$5,507
1992	$3,263	$4,672

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Best Marion Community Unit School District 2 Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Washington Elementary School

(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
:

Top 20%

Add to Compare

420 E Main St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-8534

Gr: K-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Rank: #22.

Longfellow Elementary School

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
:

Top 20%

Add to Compare

1400 W Hendrickson St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-3230

Gr: K-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Rank: #33.

Adams School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
:

Top 20%

Add to Compare

15470 Lake Of Egypt Rd
Creal Springs, IL 62922
(618) 996-2181

Gr: PK-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Rank: #44.

Jefferson Elementary School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
:

Top 30%

Add to Compare

700 E Boulevard St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-5766

Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Rank: #55.

Lincoln Elementary School

(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
:

Top 30%

Add to Compare

400 Morningside Dr
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-6063

Gr: K-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Rank: #66.

Marion Jr High School

(Math: 27% | Reading: 29%)
:

Top 50%

Add to Compare

1609 W Main St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-1317

Gr: 6-8 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Rank: #77.

Marion High School

(Math: 11% | Reading: 30%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

1501 S Carbon St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-8196

Gr: 9-12 | 1,105 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Marion Community Unit School District 2?

Marion Community Unit School District 2 manages 7 public schools serving 3,640 students.

What is the rank of Marion Community Unit School District 2?

Marion Community Unit School District 2 is ranked #256 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 Community Unit School District 2?

76% of Marion Community Unit School District 2 students are White, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student/teacher ratio of Marion Community Unit School District 2?

Marion Community Unit School District 2 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.

What is Marion Community Unit School District 2's spending/student ratio?

The school district's spending/student of $16,149 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

Recent Articles

January 18, 2026

Year-Round Schooling in 2026: Updated Parent Guide

Explore the latest 2026 data, trends, costs, and parent planning tips in the ongoing debate over year-round schooling vs the traditional calendar.

January 17, 2026

No Child Left Behind: Past, Present, and Future of U.S. School Policy

Explore how No Child Left Behind evolved into ESSA, what it means for 2025‑26 schooling, and what parents need to know about testing, admissions planning, and funding.

January 17, 2026

Understanding Public School Fees & Optional Costs Guide

Discover what public school fees are required versus optional, with 2026 updates for parents, students, and educators on budgeting and planning.

Quick Facts (2026)

District size: 7 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 3,640 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
: 78% (Btm 50% in IL)
: Top 30%
: 33% (Top 30%)
: 37% (Top 50%)
: 60% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education