Top Rankings
Marion CUSD 2 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,749 students in Marion CUSD 2 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Marion CUSD 2 School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,408 Schools
# Students
3,749 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
267 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Marion CUSD 2 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 845 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has decreased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#351 out of 852 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
50%
Graduation Rate
78%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.70
# American Indian Students
10 Students
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
39 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
193 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
27%
# Black Students
358 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
10%
17%
# White Students
2,846 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
76%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
301 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
185
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
249
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
307
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
276
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
255
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
269
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
247
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
270
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
250
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
282
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
311
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
315
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
260
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
273
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,588 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,680 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$59 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,588
$21,914
Spending / Student
$15,680
$21,170
Best Marion CUSD 2 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
420 E Main St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-8534
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-8534
Grades: K-5
| 487 students
Rank: #22.
Longfellow Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 W Hendrickson St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-3230
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-3230
Grades: K-5
| 241 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 E Boulevard St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-5766
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-5766
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #44.
Adams School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15470 Lake Of Egypt Rd
Creal Springs, IL 62922
(618) 996-2181
Creal Springs, IL 62922
(618) 996-2181
Grades: PK-8
| 260 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Morningside Dr
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-6063
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-6063
Grades: K-5
| 487 students
Rank: #66.
Marion Jr High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1609 W Main St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-1317
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-1317
Grades: 6-8
| 726 students
Rank: #77.
Marion High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1501 S Carbon St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-8196
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-8196
Grades: 9-12
| 1,159 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marion CUSD 2 School District?
Marion CUSD 2 School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,749 students.
What is the rank of Marion CUSD 2 School District?
Marion CUSD 2 School District is ranked #364 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (top 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 Illinois school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marion CUSD 2 School District?
76% of Marion CUSD 2 School District students are White, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marion CUSD 2 School District?
Marion CUSD 2 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Marion CUSD 2 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,680 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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