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5.5 avg / 10

Marion City School District

School District · Marion, Ohio

Students: 4,143
Teachers (FTE): 285

Avg Rating

5.5

out of 10

Schools

8

6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,626

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.5:1

How this district compares

Ohio rank

#513 of 613

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.7

below Ohio avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,626

+$969 vs Ohio median

District size

4,143 students

Much larger than Ohio median

About Marion City

Marion City is a Marion, Ohio school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 4,143 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1. The district invests $15,626 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.5/10, Marion City demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Benjamin Harrison Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.

In standardized testing, Marion City students show an average math proficiency of 30.1% and ELA proficiency of 37.6%.

The district includes 6 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 30.1%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 37.6%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Marion City with test data.

District Details

State
Ohio
City
Marion
Total Enrollment
4,143
Teachers (FTE)
285
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Marion City?

Marion City has 8 schools in total — 6 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 City?

The average composite rating for Marion City is 5.5/10. 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 City?

Marion City spends $15,626 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Marion City?

The average student-teacher ratio in Marion City is 14.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Marion City?

Benjamin Harrison Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Marion City with a composite score of 7.3/10.

What are the test scores in Marion City?

Across schools in Marion City with test data, the average math proficiency is 30.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Marion City compare to other districts in Ohio?

Marion City has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 8 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 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
5.5/10
Math Proficiency
30.1%
ELA Proficiency
37.6%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

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, 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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