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Marion City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,143 students in Marion City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Marion City School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
8 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
4,143 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
278 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Marion City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 918 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#705 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
63%
Graduation Rate
87%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.53
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,370 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
49,192 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
394 Students
130,270 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
8%
# Black Students
252 Students
283,872 Students
% Black Students
6%
17%
# White Students
2,911 Students
1,098,036 Students
% White Students
70%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,718 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
577 Students
105,080 Students
% of Two or more races Students
14%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
258
46,438
# Students in K Grade:
330
117,523
# Students in 1st Grade:
315
119,240
# Students in 2nd Grade:
316
123,668
# Students in 3rd Grade:
310
116,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
351
120,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
349
121,564
# Students in 6th Grade:
285
121,429
# Students in 7th Grade:
363
123,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
288
124,479
# Students in 9th Grade:
306
136,464
# Students in 10th Grade:
289
133,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
191
135,708
# Students in 12th Grade:
192
129,624
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,911 is higher than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,344 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$74 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,911
$17,287
Spending / Student
$16,344
$17,235
Best Marion City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
625 Brightwood Dr
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4999
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4999
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
Rank: #22.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Pennsylvania Ave
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-3883
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-3883
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #33.
James A. Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1170 Brookside Rd
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4444
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4444
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #44.
Harding High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Harding Hwy E
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4701
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4701
Grades: 9-12
| 978 students
Rank: #55.
William H. Taft Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Robinson St
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4500
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
Rank: #66.
Rutherford B. Hayes Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
750 Silver St
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4950
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4950
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
Rank: #77.
William Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
925 Chatfield Rd
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4600
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #88.
Ulysses S. Grant Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
420 Presidential Dr
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4402
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4402
Grades: 6-8
| 936 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marion City School District?
Marion City School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,143 students.
What is the rank of Marion City School District?
Marion City School District is ranked #701 out of 918 school districts in Ohio (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 Ohio school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marion City School District?
70% of Marion City School District students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marion City School District?
Marion City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Marion City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,344 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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