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Marion Co. High School

2905 Hwy D
Philadelphia, MO 63463

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Tel: (573) 439-5913

www.marion.k12.mo.us

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Marion Co. High School serves 103 students in grades 7-12.

Marion Co. High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 103 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 1%
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MO)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Marion Co. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Marion Co. High School's student population of 103 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

Total Students

103 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Marion Co. High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Marion Co. High School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MO)

Overall Testing Rank

#291 out of 2092 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Marion Co. High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

55-59%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Marion Co. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

50-59%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Marion Co. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

9:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Marion Co. High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

n/a

Black

n/a

15%

White

99%

70%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Marion Co. High School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.02

0.49

This chart display the diversity score of Marion Co. High School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

≥50%

90%

This chart display graduation rate of Marion Co. High School and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

26%

43%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Marion Co. High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

15%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Marion County R-II School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marion Co. High School's ranking?

Marion Co. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

What is the graduation rate of Marion Co. High School?

The graduation rate of Marion Co. High School is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.

How many students attend Marion Co. High School?

103 students attend Marion Co. High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

99% of Marion Co. High School students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Marion Co. High School?

Marion Co. High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Marion Co. High School offer ?

Marion Co. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12

What school district is Marion Co. High School part of?

Marion Co. High School is part of Marion County R-II School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 103 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 1%
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education