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Marion Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 603 students in Marion Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Marion Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,806 Schools
# Students
603 Students
2,500,934 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
218,093 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Marion Central School District, which is ranked #384 of all 1,007 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#375 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)85-89%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.8%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
10%
31%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
85%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $36,330 is higher than the state median of $31,405. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,264 is higher than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$36,330
$31,405
Spending / Student
$33,264
$32,283
Best Marion Central School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marion Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3863 Main St
Marion, NY 14505
(315) 926-4256
Marion, NY 14505
(315) 926-4256
Gr: PK-6 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Marion Junior-senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4034 Warner Rd
Marion, NY 14505
(315) 926-4228
Marion, NY 14505
(315) 926-4228
Gr: 7-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marion Central School District?
Marion Central School District manages 2 public schools serving 603 students.
What is the rank of Marion Central School District?
Marion Central School District is ranked #384 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marion Central School District?
85% of Marion Central School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marion Central School District?
Marion Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Marion Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,264 is higher than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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