Excellent
#43 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 2% in state
Marlin Elementary School
Elementary School · Monroe County Community Sch Corp · Bloomington, IN
A Monroe County Community Sch Corp elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1655 E Bethel Ln, Bloomington, IN 47408
- Math 68% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 67% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Marlin Elementary School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 68% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Marlin Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,024/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bloomington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,584
Median home value
$304,600
Median rent
$1,177/mo
College educated
59.4%
Homeownership
38.2%
Poverty rate
32.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47408; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventist Christian ElementaryPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 2.2 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Hoosier Hills Childcare CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 2.2 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Arlington Heights Elementary SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–6 | 2.4 mi | 322 | Compare → |
| University Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–6 | 3.3 mi | 532 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Monroe County Community Sch Corp
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #4 of 21
- District spending per student
- $13,392NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Marlin Elementary School is listed in Monroe County Community Sch Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marlin Elementary School
Marlin Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bloomington, IN, part of Monroe County Community Sch Corp, serving approximately 217 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #43 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marlin Elementary School
What grades does Marlin Elementary School serve?
Marlin Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Marlin Elementary School?
Marlin Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 217 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marlin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marlin Elementary School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marlin Elementary School rank in IN?
Marlin Elementary School ranks #43 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Marlin Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Marlin Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Marlin Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marlin Elementary School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Marlin Elementary School a charter school?
No, Marlin Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marlin Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Marlin Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marlin Elementary School?
29.5% of students at Marlin Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 217
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.1%
- Phone
- (812) 330-7750
- Area population (ZIP 47408)
- 21,660
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 23.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 47408; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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