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 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,684 students in Marion CUSD 2 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Marion CUSD 2 School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,388 Schools
# Students
3,684 Students
1,842,763 Students
# Teachers
267 Teachers
137,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Marion CUSD 2 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 861 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.
Overall District Rank
#247 out of 865 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
50%
Graduation Rate
78%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)26.1%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
6%
29%
% Black
10%
16%
% White
75%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,881 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,456. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,957 is less than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$59 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,881
$22,456
Spending / Student
$15,957
$21,694
Best Marion CUSD 2 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
420 E Main St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-8534
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-8534
Gr: K-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 W Hendrickson St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-3230
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-3230
Gr: K-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Adams School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15470 Lake Of Egypt Rd
Creal Springs, IL 62922
(618) 996-2181
Creal Springs, IL 62922
(618) 996-2181
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 E Boulevard St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-5766
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-5766
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Morningside Dr
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-6063
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-6063
Gr: K-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Marion Jr High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1609 W Main St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-1317
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-1317
Gr: 6-8 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Marion High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1501 S Carbon St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-8196
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-8196
Gr: 9-12 | 1,075 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marion CUSD 2 School District?
Marion CUSD 2 School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,684 students.
What is the rank of Marion CUSD 2 School District?
Marion CUSD 2 School District is ranked #256 out of 861 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 CUSD 2 School District?
75% of Marion CUSD 2 School District students are White, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% 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 $15,957 is less than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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