Marion-Florence School District

101 N Thorp
Marion, KS 66861
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Marion-Florence School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 516 students in Marion-Florence School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Marion-Florence School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
516 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Marion-Florence School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KS)
#111 out of 286 school districts
(Top 50%)
29%
31%
39%
32%
35-39%
31%
85%
88%
(2022-23)
13.8%
24.2%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.58
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
9%
23%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
85%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,723 is higher than the state median of $18,587. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,384 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$8,867 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$8,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,723
$18,587
Spending / Student
$17,384
$17,750

Best Marion-Florence School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marion Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1400 E Lawrence
Marion, KS 66861
(620) 382-3771
Gr: PK-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Marion Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
125 South Lincoln
Marion, KS 66861
(620) 382-6070
Gr: 6-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Marion High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
701 E Main
Marion, KS 66861
(620) 382-2168
Gr: 9-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Marion-Florence School District?
Marion-Florence School District manages 3 public schools serving 516 students.
What is the rank of Marion-Florence School District?
Marion-Florence School District is ranked #108 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marion-Florence School District?
85% of Marion-Florence School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marion-Florence School District?
Marion-Florence School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Marion-Florence School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,384 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 516 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 85% (Top 30% in KS)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 20%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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