Marlin Elementary School

1655 E Bethel Ln
Bloomington, IN 47408
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 217 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Marlin Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 217 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 5% in IN
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Marlin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Marlin Elementary School's student population of 217 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
217 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

Marlin Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marlin Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#83 out of 1763 schools
(Top 5%)
70-74%
38%
60-64%
41%
65-69%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
90%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.19
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marlin Elementary School's ranking?
Marlin Elementary School is ranked #83 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Marlin Elementary School often compared to?
Marlin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Unionville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Marlin Elementary School?
217 students attend Marlin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Marlin Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marlin Elementary School?
Marlin Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Marlin Elementary School offer ?
Marlin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Marlin Elementary School part of?
Marlin Elementary School is part of Monroe County Community Sch Corp School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 217 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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