For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 482 students in Marion School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Marion School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,186 Schools
# Students
482 Students
806,117 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
58,787 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Marion School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#365 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.8%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2007–2022. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
3%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
9%
% White
91%
66%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,230 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,507. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,618 is less than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$15,725 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$8 MM
$15,218 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,230
$19,507
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,618
$18,878
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Marion School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marion Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 N Main St
Marion, WI 54950
(715) 754-4501
Marion, WI 54950
(715) 754-4501
Gr: PK-6 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Marion High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
105 School St
Marion, WI 54950
(715) 754-5273
Marion, WI 54950
(715) 754-5273
Gr: 7-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marion School District?
Marion School District manages 2 public schools serving 482 students.
What is the rank of Marion School District?
Marion School District is ranked #364 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion School District?
91% of Marion School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marion School District?
Marion School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Marion School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,618 is less than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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