For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 433 students in Marion Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Marion Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
433 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Marion Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-79% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#368 out of 855 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
48%
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Graduation Rate
70-79%
84%
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.55
# American Indian Students
2 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
4 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
410 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
95%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
37
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
23
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
28
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
30
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
31
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
32
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
29
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
23
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
28
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
47
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
45
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
43
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
37
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,824 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,670 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$25,476 MM
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Spending
$6 MM
$24,351 MM
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Revenue / Student
$15,824
$18,267
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Spending / Student
$13,670
$17,461
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Best Marion Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marion Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
510 West Main St
Marion, MI 49665
(231) 743-6251
Marion, MI 49665
(231) 743-6251
Grades: K-6
| 210 students
Rank: #22.
Marion High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2213 20 Mile Rd
Marion, MI 49665
(231) 743-2836
Marion, MI 49665
(231) 743-2836
Grades: 7-12
| 223 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marion Public Schools School District?
Marion Public Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 433 students.
What is the rank of Marion Public Schools School District?
Marion Public Schools School District is ranked #384 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion Public Schools School District?
95% of Marion Public Schools School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marion Public Schools School District?
Marion Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Marion Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,670 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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