Top Rankings
Marion Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,229 students in Marion Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, 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 66% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,329 Schools
# Students
2,229 Students
504,940 Students
# Teachers
172 Teachers
35,005 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Marion Independent School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 327 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#195 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.46
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,899 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
12,614 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
115 Students
63,207 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
13%
# Black Students
126 Students
34,156 Students
% Black Students
6%
7%
# White Students
1,820 Students
365,324 Students
% White Students
82%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
2,883 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
150 Students
24,598 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
114
23,085
# Students in K Grade:
136
37,733
# Students in 1st Grade:
166
35,654
# Students in 2nd Grade:
154
35,488
# Students in 3rd Grade:
138
35,962
# Students in 4th Grade:
131
35,603
# Students in 5th Grade:
158
35,274
# Students in 6th Grade:
148
35,449
# Students in 7th Grade:
182
36,781
# Students in 8th Grade:
180
37,606
# Students in 9th Grade:
195
40,254
# Students in 10th Grade:
176
39,868
# Students in 11th Grade:
168
38,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
183
37,920
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,409 is higher than the state median of $16,361. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,255 is higher than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,409
$16,361
Spending / Student
$16,255
$15,938
Best Marion Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Emerson Learning Center (Hsap)
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 88% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 10th Ave
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 373-9209
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 373-9209
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Marion High School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
675 S 15th St
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-9891
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-9891
Grades: 9-12
| 722 students
Rank: #33.
Francis Marion Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2301 3rd Ave
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 373-4766
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 373-4766
Grades: 3-4
| 269 students
Rank: #44.
Vernon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1350 4th Avenue
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-9401
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-9401
Grades: 5-8
| 668 students
Rank: n/an/a
Longfellow Elementary School
Magnet School
2900 8th Ave
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-4691
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-4691
Grades: PK-2
| 318 students
Rank: n/an/a
Starry Elementary School
Magnet School
700 S 15th Street
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-4698
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-4698
Grades: K-2
| 252 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marion Independent School District?
Marion Independent School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,229 students.
What is the rank of Marion Independent School District?
Marion Independent School District is ranked #198 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (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 Iowa school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marion Independent School District?
82% of Marion Independent School District students are White, 7% 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 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Marion Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,255 is higher than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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