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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 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,167 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 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
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 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
0.47
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,876 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
12,487 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
114 Students
65,144 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
13%
# Black Students
117 Students
35,173 Students
% Black Students
6%
7%
# White Students
1,762 Students
358,105 Students
% White Students
81%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
3,371 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
160 Students
25,133 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
102
23,213
# Students in K Grade:
132
36,488
# Students in 1st Grade:
138
34,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
170
35,477
# Students in 3rd Grade:
148
35,334
# Students in 4th Grade:
136
35,902
# Students in 5th Grade:
133
35,813
# Students in 6th Grade:
162
35,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
143
36,022
# Students in 8th Grade:
183
37,018
# Students in 9th Grade:
186
39,092
# Students in 10th Grade:
190
39,818
# Students in 11th Grade:
175
38,859
# Students in 12th Grade:
169
38,542
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
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
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marion High 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
| 720 students
Rank: #22.
Francis Marion Intermediate 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
| 284 students
Rank: #33.
Vernon Middle 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
| 621 students
Rank: n/an/a
2900 8th Ave
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-4691
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-4691
Grades: PK-2
| 297 students
Rank: n/an/a
700 S 15th Street
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-4698
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-4698
Grades: K-2
| 245 students
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 #197 out of 325 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?
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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