Marion Community Schools School District
School District · Marion, Indiana
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,334
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,334
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#150 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.0
above Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,334
+$1,972 vs Indiana median
District size
3,672 students
Much larger than Indiana median
About Marion Community Schools
Marion Community Schools is a Marion, Indiana school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 3,672 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1. The district invests $14,334 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Marion Community Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is John W Kendall Elem School, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Marion Community Schools students show an average math proficiency of 26.0% and ELA proficiency of 24.8%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Marion Community Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Marion Community Schools with test data.
Schools in Marion Community Schools
7 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Marion
- Total Enrollment
- 3,672
- Teachers (FTE)
- 256
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.4%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Marion Community Schools?
Marion Community Schools has 7 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Marion Community Schools?
The average composite rating for Marion Community Schools is 6.3/10. 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 Community Schools?
Marion Community Schools spends $14,334 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Marion Community Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Marion Community Schools is 14.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Marion Community Schools?
John W Kendall Elem School is the highest-rated school in Marion Community Schools with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Marion Community Schools?
Across schools in Marion Community Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 26.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 24.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Marion Community Schools compare to other districts in Indiana?
Marion Community Schools has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Indiana 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
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 26.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 24.8%
Resources
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.
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Compare Marion Community Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
- Fort Wayne Community Schools (50)
- Indianapolis Public Schools (48)
- Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp (39)
- South Bend Community School Corp (31)
- Vigo County School Corp (26)
- Monroe County Community Sch Corp (24)
- Hamilton Southeastern Schools (22)
- Perry Township Schools (21)
- Elkhart Community Schools (20)
- Tippecanoe School Corp (20)
- Greater Clark County Schools (18)
- Warrick County School Corp (18)
- Msd Wayne Township (18)
- Bartholomew Con School Corp (17)
- School City of Hammond (17)
- Msd Lawrence Township (17)
- New Albany-floyd Co Con Sch (16)
- Msd Warren Township (16)
- Carmel Clay Schools (15)
- Penn-harris-madison School Corp (15)
- East Allen County Schools (14)
- Kokomo School Corporation (14)
- Michigan City Area Schools (14)
- Msd Washington Township (14)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana 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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