For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,065 students in Marion, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Marion, IL are Crab Orchard Elementary School and Marion Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Marion have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Marion, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crab Orchard Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19189 Bailey St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 982-2181
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 982-2181
Grades: PK-8
| 339 students
Rank: #22.
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: n/an/a
Starquest Academy Rssp South
Alternative School
502 W Jackson St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 998-1283
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 998-1283
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Marion, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Marion, IL include Crab Orchard Elementary School and Marion Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Marion?
3 public middle schools are located in Marion.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion?
Marion public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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