Marlin Elementary School

1655 E Bethel Ln
Bloomington, IN 47408
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 204 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Marlin Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 204 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 5% in IN
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Marlin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Marlin Elementary School's student population of 204 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
204 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Marlin Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marlin Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#83 out of 1763 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Marlin Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Marlin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Marlin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Marlin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Marlin Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Marlin Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Marlin Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
93%
64%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Marlin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Marlin Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Marlin Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Marlin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Marlin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marlin Elementary School's ranking?
Marlin Elementary School is ranked #83 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Marlin Elementary School often compared to?
Marlin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Unionville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Marlin Elementary School?
204 students attend Marlin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Marlin Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marlin Elementary School?
Marlin Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Marlin Elementary School offer ?
Marlin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Marlin Elementary School part of?
Marlin Elementary School is part of Monroe County Community Sch Corp School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 204 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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