Serving 104 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Marion Elementary - 02 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marion Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Marion Elementary - 02's student population of 104 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
104 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Marion Elementary - 02 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marion Elementary - 02 is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#476 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
93%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
18%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marion Elementary - 02's ranking?
Marion Elementary - 02 is ranked #476 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Marion Elementary - 02?
104 students attend Marion Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Marion Elementary - 02 students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marion Elementary - 02?
Marion Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Marion Elementary - 02 offer ?
Marion Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Marion Elementary - 02 part of?
Marion Elementary - 02 is part of Marion School District 60-3.
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