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Marion Local Elementary School

7956 State Route 119
Maria Stein, OH 45860

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10/

Top 5%

Tel: (419) 925-4595

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Marion Local Elementary School serves 607 students in grades Kindergarten-8.

Marion Local Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 94% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 50%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 607 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in OH
Math Proficiency
: 94% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 86% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Marion Local Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

Marion Local Elementary School's student population of 607 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2021

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Total Students

607 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

34 teachers

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Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Marion Local Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

Marion Local Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Marion Local Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (OH)

Overall Testing Rank

#45 out of 3137 schools
(Top 5%)

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

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

94%

50%

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

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

86%

57%

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

Student : Teacher Ratio

18:1

17:1

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

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

n/a

17%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Marion Local Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

White

97%

68%

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

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.06

0.51

This chart display the diversity score of Marion Local Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

39%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Marion Local School District

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marion Local Elementary School's ranking?

Marion Local Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%).

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

94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).

How many students attend Marion Local Elementary School?

607 students attend Marion Local Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

97% of Marion Local Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Marion Local Elementary School?

Marion Local Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.

What grades does Marion Local Elementary School offer ?

Marion Local Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8

What school district is Marion Local Elementary School part of?

Marion Local Elementary School is part of Marion Local School District.

School Reviews

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 607 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 94% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 86% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education