Top Rankings
Marion School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,902 students in Marion School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Marion School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,101 Schools
# Students
3,902 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
281 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Marion School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 259 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#191 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
Graduation Rate
89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.60
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
34 Students
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
266 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
14%
# Black Students
2,168 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
55%
19%
# White Students
1,235 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
32%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
197 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
60
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
297
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
291
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
302
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
301
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
282
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
250
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
299
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
299
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
324
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
347
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
316
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
263
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
271
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
-
162
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,746 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,115 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,746
$12,914
Spending / Student
$13,115
$12,826
Best Marion School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
235 Military Rd
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5120
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5120
Grades: K-6
| 636 students
Rank: #22.
Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 L H Polk
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5180
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5180
Grades: K-6
| 684 students
Rank: #33.
Marion Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 Carter Dr
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5140
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5140
Grades: 7-9
| 970 students
Rank: #44.
Marion High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Patriot Dr
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5130
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5130
Grades: 10-12
| 850 students
Rank: #55.
Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1402 Crestmere
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4588
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4588
Grades: PK-6
| 762 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marion School District?
Marion School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,902 students.
What is the rank of Marion School District?
Marion School District is ranked #195 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marion School District?
55% of Marion School District students are Black, 32% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 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 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Marion School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,115 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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