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6.4 avg / 10

Marion School District

School District · Marion, Arkansas

Students: 3,886
Teachers (FTE): 278

Avg Rating

6.4

out of 10

Schools

5

3 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,956

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

How this district compares

Arkansas rank

#106 of 244

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.2

above Arkansas avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,956

$450 vs Arkansas median

District size

3,886 students

Much larger than Arkansas median

About Marion School District

Marion School District is a Marion, Arkansas school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 3,886 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. The district invests $11,956 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.4/10, Marion School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Marion High School, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.

In standardized testing, Marion School District students show an average math proficiency of 24.9% and ELA proficiency of 28.3%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Marion School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 24.9%
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ELA Proficiency 28.3%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Marion School District with test data.

District Details

State
Arkansas
City
Marion
Total Enrollment
3,886
Teachers (FTE)
278
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Marion School District?

Marion School District has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Marion School District?

The average composite rating for Marion School District is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Marion School District?

Marion School District spends $11,956 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Marion School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Marion School District is 14:1.

What is the top-rated school in Marion School District?

Marion High School is the highest-rated school in Marion School District with a composite score of 7.6/10.

What are the test scores in Marion School District?

Across schools in Marion School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 24.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 28.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Marion School District compare to other districts in Arkansas?

Marion School District has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Arkansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.4/10
Math Proficiency
24.9%
ELA Proficiency
28.3%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arkansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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