Very Good
#604 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 19% in state
Marion Elementary School
Elementary School · Marion Public Schools · Marion, MI
An elementary school in Marion, MI where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box O, Marion, MI 49665
- Math 34% vs MI 35% (2022)
- Reading 51% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Marion Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Marion 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average623/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,125
Median home value
$139,000
Median rent
$788/mo
College educated
12.6%
Homeownership
87%
Poverty rate
20.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49665; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Marion Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,150NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Marion Elementary School is listed in Marion Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marion Elementary School
Marion Elementary School is a public elementary school in Marion, MI, part of Marion Public Schools, serving approximately 209 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #604 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marion Elementary School
What grades does Marion Elementary School serve?
Marion Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Marion Elementary School?
Marion Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 209 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion Elementary School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marion Elementary School rank in MI?
Marion Elementary School ranks #604 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Marion Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Marion Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Marion Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marion Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Marion Elementary School a charter school?
No, Marion Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marion Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Marion Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marion Elementary School?
81.3% of students at Marion 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 209
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Osceola County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.0%
- Phone
- (231) 743-6251
- Area population (ZIP 49665)
- 4,022
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 45
Official sources & links
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 49665; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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