Serving 172 students in grades 6-12, Marion Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
172 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
72%
13%
White
13%
64%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≤5%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Marion Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% IN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Marion Academy?
The graduation rate of Marion Academy is 5%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Marion Academy?
172 students attend Marion Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Marion Academy students are Black, 13% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marion Academy?
Marion Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Marion Academy offer ?
Marion Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Marion Academy part of?
Marion Academy is part of Marion Academy School District.
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