Marion Independent School District
School District · Marion, Iowa
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,528
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,528
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Evaluating Marion Independent School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Marion Independent School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Francis Marion Intermediate School
Marion · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Vernon Middle School
Marion · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Marion High School
Marion · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Iowa rank
#221 of 310
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Iowa avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,528
+$506 vs Iowa median
District size
2,167 students
Much larger than Iowa median
The short answer
Marion Independent School District ranks #221 of 310 Iowa districts by overall school rating. Marion Independent School District's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Francis Marion Intermediate School (7.0/10), Vernon Middle School (6.4/10), and Marion High School (5.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Marion Independent School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francis Marion Intermediate School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Vernon Middle School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Marion High School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Starry Elementary School | 4.7 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Marion Independent School District
Marion Independent School District is a Marion, Iowa school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 2,167 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. The district invests $13,528 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Marion Independent School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Francis Marion Intermediate School, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.
In standardized testing, Marion Independent School District students show an average math proficiency of 78.1% and ELA proficiency of 76.6%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Marion Independent School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Marion Independent School District with test data.
Schools in Marion Independent School District
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Iowa
- City
- Marion
- Total Enrollment
- 2,167
- Teachers (FTE)
- 181
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Marion Independent School District?
Marion Independent School District has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Marion Independent School District?
The average composite rating for Marion Independent School District is 6.1/10. 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 Independent School District?
Marion Independent School District spends $13,528 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Marion Independent School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Marion Independent School District is 12:1.
What is the top-rated school in Marion Independent School District?
Francis Marion Intermediate School is the highest-rated school in Marion Independent School District with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What are the test scores in Marion Independent School District?
Across schools in Marion Independent School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 78.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 76.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Marion Independent School District compare to other districts in Iowa?
Marion Independent School District has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Iowa 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 78.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 76.6%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Iowa 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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