Marion Elementary - 02
Tel:
(605)648-3615
- Marion Elementary - 02 serves 102 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 70-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 29%.
School Overview
- Marion Elementary - 02's student population of 102 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 102 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Marion Elementary - 02's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Marion Elementary - 02 is 0.28, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SD) |
| Overall School Rank | #79 out of 617 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-79% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-79% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 16% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 5% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | 84% | 71% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.28 | 0.26 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Marion 60-3 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, SD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Marion Elementary - 02 is Parker High School - 01 (6.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Viborg-hurley Middle School - 03 (12.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Parker Elementary - 02 (6.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Parker Parker Elementary - 02 Grades: PK-6 | 234 students
6.2 miles
335 W. 1st St.
Parker, SD 57053
(605)297-3237 6.2 PK-6 234 - Parker Parker High School - 01 Grades: 9-12 | 116 students
6.2 miles
335 W. 1st St.
Parker, SD 57053
(605)297-3456 6.2 9-12 116 - Freeman Freeman Elementary - 02 Grades: K-6 | 140 students
9.8 miles
220 S Wipf St
Freeman, SD 57029
(605)925-4216 9.8 K-6 140 - Freeman Freeman High School - 01 Grades: 9-12 | 75 students
10.1 miles
1001 S Wipf St
Freeman, SD 57029
(605)925-4214 10.1 9-12 75 - Canistota Canistota Elementary - 02 Grades: PK-5 | 97 students
12.2 miles
431 4th Ave
Canistota, SD 57012
(605)296-3458 12.2 PK-5 97
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