Serving 114 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Marion School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Marion School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Marion, MT, encompassing approximately 256.6 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 10.5 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, which reaches up to 21.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Marion School's student population of 114 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
114 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Marion School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marion School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#608 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
1%
1%
White
91%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.8%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marion School's ranking?
Marion School is ranked #608 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Marion School often compared to?
Marion Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kila School, Lillian Peterson School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Marion School?
114 students attend Marion School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Marion School students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marion School?
Marion School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Marion School offer ?
Marion School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Marion School part of?
Marion School is part of Marion Elementary School District.
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