Top Rankings
Marion Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,016 students in Marion Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Marion Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 96% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% 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
2 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
1,016 Students
1,661,577 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
96,353 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Marion Local School District, which is ranked within the top 1% 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#4 out of 931 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)2%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
98%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,752 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,380. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,789 is less than the state median of $17,328. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,752
$17,380
Spending / Student
$10,789
$17,328
Best Marion Local School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marion Local Elementary School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7956 State Route 119
Maria Stein, OH 45860
(419) 925-4595
Maria Stein, OH 45860
(419) 925-4595
Gr: K-8 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Marion Local High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1901 State Route 716
Maria Stein, OH 45860
(419) 925-4597
Maria Stein, OH 45860
(419) 925-4597
Gr: 9-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marion Local School District?
Marion Local School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,016 students.
What is the rank of Marion Local School District?
Marion Local School District is ranked #8 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (top 1%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marion Local School District?
98% of Marion Local School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marion Local School District?
Marion Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Marion Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,789 is less than the state median of $17,328. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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