Top Rankings
Marion County R-II School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 197 students in Marion County R-II School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Marion County R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
197 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Marion County R-II School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 556 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#69 out of 557 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.49
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
8%
# Black Students
1 Student
134,874 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
188 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
95%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
8
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
13
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
19
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
13
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
9
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
13
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
20
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
10
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
21
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
21
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
15
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
17
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
18
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,030 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,193 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,030
$15,159
Spending / Student
$13,193
$13,980
Best Marion County R-II School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marion Co. High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2905 Hwy D
Philadelphia, MO 63463
(573) 439-5913
Philadelphia, MO 63463
(573) 439-5913
Grades: 7-12
| 102 students
Rank: #22.
Marion Co. Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2905 Hwy D
Philadelphia, MO 63463
(573) 439-5913
Philadelphia, MO 63463
(573) 439-5913
Grades: PK-6
| 95 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marion County R-II School District?
Marion County R-II School District manages 2 public schools serving 197 students.
What is the rank of Marion County R-II School District?
Marion County R-II School District is ranked #97 out of 556 school districts in Missouri (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County R-II School District?
95% of Marion County R-II School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marion County R-II School District?
Marion County R-II School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Marion County R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,193 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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