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Marion Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,169 students in Marion Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Marion Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 68% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,326 Schools
# Students
2,169 Students
504,006 Students
# Teachers
172 Teachers
35,084 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Marion Independent School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 327 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#165 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
68%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.45
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,945 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
12,630 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
86 Students
60,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
12%
# Black Students
131 Students
33,290 Students
% Black Students
6%
7%
# White Students
1,794 Students
369,175 Students
% White Students
83%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
143 Students
23,738 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
116
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
151
38,679
# Students in 1st Grade:
148
35,185
# Students in 2nd Grade:
130
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
121
35,271
# Students in 4th Grade:
151
34,910
# Students in 5th Grade:
146
35,083
# Students in 6th Grade:
179
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
175
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
171
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
166
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
170
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
194
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
151
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,918 is higher than the state median of $16,392. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,704 is higher than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,918
$16,392
Spending / Student
$16,704
$15,968
Best Marion Independent School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Emerson Learning Center (Hsap)
(Math: 82% | Reading: 88% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 10th Ave
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 373-9209
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 373-9209
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: #22.
Marion High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
675 S 15th St
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-9891
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-9891
Grades: 9-12
| 681 students
Rank: #33.
700 S 15th Street
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-4698
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-4698
Grades: K-2
| 234 students
Rank: #44.
Francis Marion Intermediate School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2301 3rd Ave
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 373-4766
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 373-4766
Grades: 3-4
| 272 students
Rank: #55.
Vernon Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1350 4th Avenue
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-9401
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-9401
Grades: 5-8
| 671 students
Rank: n/an/a
2900 8th Ave
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-4691
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-4691
Grades: PK-2
| 311 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marion Independent School District?
Marion Independent School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,169 students.
What is the rank of Marion Independent School District?
Marion Independent School District is ranked #165 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (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 Iowa school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marion Independent School District?
83% of Marion Independent School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marion Independent School District?
Marion Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Marion Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,704 is higher than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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