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6.6 avg / 10

Elgin Local School District

School District · Marion, Ohio

Students: 997
Teachers (FTE): 65

Avg Rating

6.6

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,381

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.3:1

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Elgin Elementary School

7.7/10

Marion · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Elgin High School

6.2/10

Marion · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Elgin Middle School

5.8/10

Marion · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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How this district compares

Ohio rank

#378 of 613

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.2

above Ohio avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,381

$1,276 vs Ohio median

District size

997 students

Smaller than Ohio median

The short answer

Elgin Local ranks #378 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Elgin Local's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Elgin Elementary School (7.7/10), Elgin High School (6.2/10), and Elgin Middle School (5.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Elgin Local

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Elgin Elementary School 7.7 / 10
2 Elgin High School 6.2 / 10
3 Elgin Middle School 5.8 / 10

See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Elgin Local

Elgin Local is a Marion, Ohio school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 997 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.3:1. The district invests $13,381 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.6/10, Elgin Local demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Elgin Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.

In standardized testing, Elgin Local students show an average math proficiency of 62.7% and ELA proficiency of 64.5%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Elgin Local, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 62.7%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 64.5%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Elgin Local with test data.

Schools in Elgin Local

3 schools

District Details

State
Ohio
City
Marion
Total Enrollment
997
Teachers (FTE)
65
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Elgin Local?

Elgin Local has 3 schools in total — 1 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 Elgin Local?

The average composite rating for Elgin Local is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Elgin Local?

Elgin Local spends $13,381 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Elgin Local?

The average student-teacher ratio in Elgin Local is 15.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Elgin Local?

Elgin Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Elgin Local with a composite score of 7.7/10.

What are the test scores in Elgin Local?

Across schools in Elgin Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 62.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Elgin Local compare to other districts in Ohio?

Elgin Local has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio 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
6.6/10
Math Proficiency
62.7%
ELA Proficiency
64.5%

Resources

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio 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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