Marion-Florence School District

101 N Thorp
Marion, KS 66861-1125
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 528 students in Marion-Florence School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Marion-Florence School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
528 Students
479,272 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
34,559 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Marion-Florence School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-79% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (KS)
#48 out of 286 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Marion-Florence  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
35%
28%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Marion-Florence  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
45%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Marion-Florence  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
70-79%
86%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Marion-Florence  School District and public school graduation rate of KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.56
# American Indian Students
9 Students
3,520 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
13,136 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
38 Students
100,007 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
21%
# Black Students
11 Students
31,834 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%
# White Students
460 Students
301,155 Students
% White Students
87%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,073 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
9 Students
28,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
28
19,707
# Students in K Grade:
32
34,075
# Students in 1st Grade:
43
33,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
33
33,906
# Students in 3rd Grade:
42
34,043
# Students in 4th Grade:
37
34,679
# Students in 5th Grade:
45
34,673
# Students in 6th Grade:
40
35,760
# Students in 7th Grade:
41
36,432
# Students in 8th Grade:
45
37,168
# Students in 9th Grade:
30
38,804
# Students in 10th Grade:
29
36,090
# Students in 11th Grade:
43
34,874
# Students in 12th Grade:
38
34,289
# Ungraded Students:
2
1,623

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,841 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,220. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,515 is less than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$7,774 MM
This chart display total revenue of Marion-Florence  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$8 MM
$8,211 MM
This chart display total spending of Marion-Florence  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,841
$16,220
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Marion-Florence  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,515
$17,133
This chart display average spending per public school student in Marion-Florence  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Marion-Florence School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marion Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1400 E Lawrence
Marion, KS 66861
(620) 382-3771
Grades: PK-5
| 260 students
Rank: #22.
Marion Middle School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
125 South Lincoln
Marion, KS 66861
(620) 382-6070
Grades: 6-8
| 126 students
Rank: #33.
Marion High School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
701 E Main
Marion, KS 66861
(620) 382-2168
Grades: 9-12
| 142 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Marion-Florence School District?
Marion-Florence School District manages 3 public schools serving 528 students.
What is the rank of Marion-Florence School District?
Marion-Florence School District is ranked #54 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marion-Florence School District?
87% of Marion-Florence School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marion-Florence School District?
Marion-Florence School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, 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 $15,515 is less than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 528 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50% in KS)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 35% (Top 30%)
  • : 45% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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