Top Rankings
Marion Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 952 students in Marion Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Marion Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 94% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% 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
2 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
952 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
96,794 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Marion Local School District, which is ranked within the top 1% 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#6 out of 929 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.53
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,370 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
49,192 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
130,270 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
1 Student
283,872 Students
% Black Students
n/a
17%
# White Students
932 Students
1,098,036 Students
% White Students
98%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,718 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
105,080 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
46,438
# Students in K Grade:
85
117,523
# Students in 1st Grade:
88
119,240
# Students in 2nd Grade:
103
123,668
# Students in 3rd Grade:
67
116,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
80
120,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
65
121,564
# Students in 6th Grade:
74
121,429
# Students in 7th Grade:
56
123,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
59
124,479
# Students in 9th Grade:
71
136,464
# Students in 10th Grade:
63
133,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
82
135,708
# Students in 12th Grade:
59
129,624
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,475 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,515 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,475
$17,287
Spending / Student
$11,515
$17,235
Best Marion Local School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marion Local Elementary School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7956 State Route 119
Maria Stein, OH 45860
(419) 925-4595
Maria Stein, OH 45860
(419) 925-4595
Grades: K-8
| 677 students
Rank: #22.
Marion Local High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1901 State Route 716
Maria Stein, OH 45860
(419) 925-4597
Maria Stein, OH 45860
(419) 925-4597
Grades: 9-12
| 275 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marion Local School District?
Marion Local School District manages 2 public schools serving 952 students.
What is the rank of Marion Local School District?
Marion Local School District is ranked #9 out of 918 school districts in Ohio (top 1%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marion Local School District?
98% of Marion Local School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marion Local School District?
Marion Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Marion Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,515 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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