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Marion Jr High School vs. Adams School

Should you attend Marion Jr High School or Adams School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Marion Jr High School
1609 W Main St
Marion, IL 62959
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Adams School
15470 Lake Of Egypt Rd
Creal Springs, IL 62922
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Adams School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 704 students in grades 6-8, Marion Jr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is equal to the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 263 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Adams School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
PK-8
Total Students
704 students
263 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Marion Jr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Adams School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Marion Jr High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Adams School.
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
20 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Marion Jr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Adams School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Marion Jr High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Marion Community Unit School District 2 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Adams School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Marion Community Unit School District 2 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1406 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
#554 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Marion Jr High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Adams School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
27%
(Top 50% in IL)
35-39%
(Top 30% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marion Jr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Marion Community Unit School District 2 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Adams School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Marion Community Unit School District 2 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
29%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 10% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marion Jr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Marion Community Unit School District 2 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Adams School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Marion Community Unit School District 2 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
47%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-69%
(Top 30% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Marion Jr High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Adams School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
29
Kindergarten Students
-
23
Grade 1 Students
-
21
Grade 2 Students
-
29
Grade 3 Students
-
24
Grade 4 Students
-
32
Grade 5 Students
-
29
Grade 6 Students
221
30
Grade 7 Students
241
24
Grade 8 Students
242
22

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Marion Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Marion Community Unit School District 2 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Adams School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Marion Community Unit School District 2 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Marion Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Marion Community Unit School District 2 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Adams School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Marion Community Unit School District 2 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
9%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Marion Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Marion Community Unit School District 2 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Adams School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Marion Community Unit School District 2 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
74%
90%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Marion Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Marion Community Unit School District 2 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Adams School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Marion Community Unit School District 2 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Marion Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Marion Community Unit School District 2 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Adams School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Marion Community Unit School District 2 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.43
0.19
This chart showcases the diversity score of Marion Jr High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Marion Community Unit School District 2 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Adams School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Marion Community Unit School District 2 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
41%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Marion Jr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Marion Community Unit School District 2 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Adams School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Marion Community Unit School District 2 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
(15-16 School Year Data)
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Marion Jr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Marion Community Unit School District 2 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Adams School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Marion Community Unit School District 2 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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