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Marion Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,167 students in Marion Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Marion Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
2,167 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
154 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Marion Independent School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (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 increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#190 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
13%
% Black
6%
7%
% White
81%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,935 is higher than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,720 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,935
$16,468
Spending / Student
$16,720
$16,042
Best Marion Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Francis Marion Intermediate School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2301 3rd Ave
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 373-4766
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 373-4766
Gr: 3-4 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Marion High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
675 S 15th St
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-9891
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-9891
Gr: 9-12 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Vernon Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1350 4th Avenue
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-9401
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-9401
Gr: 5-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
2900 8th Ave
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-4691
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-4691
Gr: PK-2 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
700 S 15th Street
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-4698
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-4698
Gr: K-2 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marion Independent School District?
Marion Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,167 students.
What is the rank of Marion Independent School District?
Marion Independent School District is ranked #196 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (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 Iowa school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marion Independent School District?
81% of Marion Independent School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marion Independent School District?
Marion Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Marion Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,720 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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