Marion Independent School District
- For the 2020-21 school year, there are 6 public schools in Marion Independent School District, serving 2,196 students. Marion Independent School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
- Public schools in Marion Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public school average of 76%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 74% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
- The top ranked public schools in Marion Independent School District are Marion High School, Vernon Middle School and Francis Marion Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is more than the Iowa public school average of 15:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Marion Independent School District |
| School District Website | http://www.marion-isd.org |
| School District Phone Number | (319) 377-4691 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (IA) |
| # of Schools | 6 Schools | 1,330 Schools |
| # of Students | 2,196 Students | 502,459 Students |
| # of Teachers | 161 Teachers | 34,396 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
- Marion Independent School District, which is ranked within the4/, bottom 50% of all 332 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018 school year.10
- The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (IA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 76% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 74% |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 89% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.41 |
| # of American Indian Students | 3 Students | 1,874 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 13 Students | 12,683 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 88 Students | 54,404 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 4% | 11% |
| # of Black Students | 84 Students | 30,879 Students |
| % Black Students | 4% | 6% |
| # of White Students | 1,880 Students | 381,240 Students |
| % White Students | 86% | 76% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 4 Students | 1,350 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 124 Students | 20,029 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 6% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 117 | 22,072 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 151 | 38,247 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 124 | 34,902 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 170 | 36,010 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 151 | 36,631 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 166 | 37,922 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 144 | 37,957 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 167 | 37,546 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 185 | 37,038 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 151 | 36,371 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 193 | 37,643 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 151 | 37,027 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 152 | 36,147 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 174 | 36,946 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $12,546 is higher than the state average of 10550. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $14,685 is higher than the state average of $10,645. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (IA) |
| Total Revenue | $24 MM | 7427000 |
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| Spending | $28 MM | 7494000 |
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| Revenue / Student | $12,546 | 10550 |
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| Spending / Student | $14,685 | 10645 |
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Marion Independent School District Public Schools (2020-21)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Marion High School Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:9/, Top 20%675 S 15th St10
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-9891
Grades: 9-12 | 670 students
- Vernon Middle School Math: 78% | Reading: 73%
Rank:4/, Bottom 50%1350 4th Avenue10
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-9401
Grades: 5-8 | 647 students
- Francis Marion Intermediate School Math: 72% | Reading: 73%
Rank:4/, Bottom 50%2301 3rd Ave10
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 373-4766
Grades: 3-4 | 317 students
- Longfellow Elementary School2900 8th Ave
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-4691
Grades: PK-2 | 296 students
- Starry Elementary School700 S 15th Street
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-4698
Grades: K-2 | 265 students
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