Marion CUSD 2 School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 7 public schools in Marion CUSD 2 School District, serving 4,019 students. Marion CUSD 2 School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
- Public schools in Marion CUSD 2 School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 37% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
- The top ranked public schools in Marion CUSD 2 School District are Washington Elementary School, Longfellow Elementary School and Adams School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Illinois public school average of 15:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Marion CUSD 2 School District |
| School District Phone Number | (618) 993-2321 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (IL) |
| # of Schools | 7 Schools | 4,240 Schools |
| # of Students | 4,019 Students | 1,991,759 Students |
| # of Teachers | 267 Teachers | 127,332 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
- Marion CUSD 2 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 863 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 79% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (IL) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #395 out of 944 school districts (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 32% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 37% |
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| Graduation Rate | 79% | 87% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.68 |
| # of American Indian Students | 8 Students | 5,549 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 50 Students | 101,257 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 5% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 108 Students | 522,077 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 3% | 26% |
| # of Black Students | 328 Students | 334,713 Students |
| % Black Students | 8% | 17% |
| # of White Students | 3,106 Students | 956,384 Students |
| % White Students | 77% | 48% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 1 Student | 2,080 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 418 Students | 69,699 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 11% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 204 | 79,846 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 298 | 131,861 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 291 | 137,299 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 269 | 139,617 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 304 | 145,128 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 317 | 148,297 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 316 | 150,789 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 319 | 149,065 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 312 | 148,606 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 307 | 150,377 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 295 | 158,621 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 284 | 154,549 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 263 | 149,815 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 240 | 147,873 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 16 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $13,889 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,231. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $13,655 is less than the state median of $17,733. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (IL) |
| Total Revenue | $56 MM | $14 MM |
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| Spending | $55 MM | $14 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $13,889 | $18,231 |
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| Revenue / Student | $13,655 | $17,733 |
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Marion CUSD 2 School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Washington Elementary School Math: 54% | Reading: 52%Rank:9/Top 20%420 E Main St10
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-8534
Grades: K-5 | 562 students
- Longfellow Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:9/Top 20%1400 W Hendrickson10
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-3230
Grades: K-5 | 271 students
- Adams School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:7/Top 50%15470 Lake Of Egypt10
Creal Springs, IL 62922
(618) 996-2181
Grades: PK-8 | 252 students
- Jefferson Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:7/Top 50%700 E Boulevard St10
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-5766
Grades: PK-5 | 448 students
- Lincoln Elementary School Math: 36% | Reading: 36%Rank:6/Top 50%400 Morningside Dr10
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-6063
Grades: K-5 | 544 students
- Marion Junior High School Math: 20% | Reading: 33%Rank:5/Bottom 50%1609 W Main St10
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-1317
Grades: 6-8 | 860 students
- Marion High School Math: 22% | Reading: 30%Rank:5/Bottom 50%1501 S Carbon St10
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-8196
Grades: 9-12 | 1,082 student
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