Marion-Florence School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 3 public schools in Marion-Florence School District, serving 521 students. Marion-Florence School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kansas.
Public schools in Marion-Florence School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kansas public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 37% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
The top ranked public schools in Marion-Florence School District are Marion Elementary School, Marion Middle School and Marion High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Kansas public school average of 14:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Marion-Florence School District |
| School District Website | http://www.usd408.com |
| School District Phone Number | (620) 382-2117 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (KS) |
| # of Schools | 3 Schools | 1,320 Schools |
| # of Students | 521 Students | 490,702 Students |
| # of Teachers | 37 Teachers | 34,009 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
Marion-Florence School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (KS) |
Overall Testing Rank | #79 out of 286 school districts (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 33% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 37% |
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Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 86% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.16 | 0.54 |
| # of American Indian Students | 9 Students | 4,268 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 2% | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | n/a | 13,924 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 20 Students | 96,486 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 4% | 20% |
| # of Black Students | 12 Students | 33,739 Students |
| % Black Students | 2% | 7% |
| # of White Students | 478 Students | 315,772 Students |
| % White Students | 92% | 64% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 937 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 2 Students | 25,576 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | n/a | 5% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 6 | 18,630 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 41 | 35,465 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 45 | 35,410 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 35 | 36,289 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 42 | 36,729 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 41 | 37,562 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 30 | 37,566 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 37 | 36,694 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 41 | 36,111 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 31 | 36,173 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 44 | 37,382 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 31 | 35,769 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 46 | 34,526 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 46 | 33,966 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | 5 | 2,430 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $13,336 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,694. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,238 is less than the state median of $14,025. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (KS) |
| Total Revenue | $7 MM | $8 MM |
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| Spending | $6 MM | $7 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $13,336 | $14,694 |
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| Revenue / Student | $12,238 | $14,025 |
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Marion-Florence School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Marion Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:9/Top 20%1400 E Lawrence10
Marion, KS 66861
(620) 382-3771
Grades: PK-5 | 240 students
- Marion Middle School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:5/Bottom 50%125 South Lincoln10
Marion, KS 66861
(620) 382-6070
Grades: 6-8 | 109 students
- Marion High School Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50%701 E Main10
Marion, KS 66861
(620) 382-2168
Grades: 9-12 | 172 students
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