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Marion City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,040 students in Marion City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Marion City School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
8 Schools
3,528 Schools
# Students
4,040 Students
1,658,466 Students
# Teachers
276 Teachers
96,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Marion City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#677 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
63%
Graduation Rate
84%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)48.9%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 1994–2008. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
10%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
6%
17%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
70%
65%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,630 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,383. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,490 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$75 MM
$32,146 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$71 MM
$31,536 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,630
$19,383
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,490
$19,015
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Marion City School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
625 Brightwood Dr
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4999
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4999
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Pennsylvania Ave
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-3883
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-3883
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Rutherford B. Hayes Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
750 Silver St
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4950
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4950
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Harding High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Harding Hwy E
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4701
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4701
Gr: 9-12 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
James A. Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1170 Brookside Rd
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4444
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4444
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
William Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
925 Chatfield Rd
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4600
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
William H. Taft Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Robinson St
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4500
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #88.
Ulysses S. Grant Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
420 Presidential Dr
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4402
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4402
Gr: 6-8 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marion City School District?
Marion City School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,040 students.
What is the rank of Marion City School District?
Marion City School District is ranked #696 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (bottom 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 Ohio school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marion City School District?
70% of Marion City School District students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marion City School District?
Marion City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Marion City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,490 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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