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Marion-Florence School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 513 students in Marion-Florence School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Marion-Florence School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
513 Students
482,478 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
33,964 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Marion-Florence School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#58 out of 286 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.57
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
13,649 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
45 Students
103,457 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
21%
# Black Students
6 Students
31,976 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
445 Students
299,010 Students
% White Students
87%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,134 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
13 Students
29,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
19
21,877
# Students in K Grade:
39
33,151
# Students in 1st Grade:
32
34,311
# Students in 2nd Grade:
44
33,400
# Students in 3rd Grade:
31
34,381
# Students in 4th Grade:
41
34,566
# Students in 5th Grade:
38
35,110
# Students in 6th Grade:
43
35,083
# Students in 7th Grade:
42
36,318
# Students in 8th Grade:
42
36,755
# Students in 9th Grade:
44
38,150
# Students in 10th Grade:
29
37,592
# Students in 11th Grade:
30
35,444
# Students in 12th Grade:
39
34,443
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,897
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,304 is higher than the state median of $16,113. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,969 is less than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,304
$16,113
Spending / Student
$15,969
$17,019
Best Marion-Florence School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marion Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 E Lawrence
Marion, KS 66861
(620) 382-3771
Marion, KS 66861
(620) 382-3771
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
Rank: #22.
Marion Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
125 South Lincoln
Marion, KS 66861
(620) 382-6070
Marion, KS 66861
(620) 382-6070
Grades: 6-8
| 127 students
Rank: #33.
Marion High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 E Main
Marion, KS 66861
(620) 382-2168
Marion, KS 66861
(620) 382-2168
Grades: 9-12
| 142 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marion-Florence School District?
Marion-Florence School District manages 3 public schools serving 513 students.
What is the rank of Marion-Florence School District?
Marion-Florence School District is ranked #75 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marion-Florence School District?
87% of Marion-Florence School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marion-Florence School District?
Marion-Florence School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Marion-Florence School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,969 is less than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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