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Marion School District 60-3 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 200 students in Marion School District 60-3. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Marion School District 60-3 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
749 Schools
# Students
200 Students
145,783 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
10,922 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
District Rank
Marion School District 60-3, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 148 school districts in South Dakota (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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#107 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.50
# American Indian Students
1 Student
19,596 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
14%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
10,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
7%
# Black Students
n/a
4,608 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
178 Students
100,718 Students
% White Students
89%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
9 Students
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
9
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
24
12,562
# Students in 1st Grade:
14
10,440
# Students in 2nd Grade:
12
10,632
# Students in 3rd Grade:
10
10,662
# Students in 4th Grade:
16
10,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
19
10,736
# Students in 6th Grade:
15
11,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
15
11,203
# Students in 8th Grade:
14
11,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
18
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
15
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
10
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
9
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,860 is higher than the state median of $13,144. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,920 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,860
$13,144
Spending / Student
$16,920
$12,645
Best Marion School District 60-3 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marion High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 S Cedar St
Marion, SD 57043
(605) 648-3615
Marion, SD 57043
(605) 648-3615
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
Rank: #22.
Marion Middle School - 03
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 S Cedar St
Marion, SD 57043
(605) 648-3615
Marion, SD 57043
(605) 648-3615
Grades: 6-8
| 44 students
Rank: #33.
Marion Elementary - 02
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 S Cedar St
Marion, SD 57043
(605) 648-3615
Marion, SD 57043
(605) 648-3615
Grades: PK-5
| 104 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marion School District 60-3?
Marion School District 60-3 manages 3 public schools serving 200 students.
What is the rank of Marion School District 60-3?
Marion School District 60-3 is ranked #94 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marion School District 60-3?
89% of Marion School District 60-3 students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marion School District 60-3?
Marion School District 60-3 has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is Marion School District 60-3's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,920 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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