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Marion Community Schools School District

750 W 26th St
Marion, IN 46953
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Marion Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,672 students in Marion Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools in Marion Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
3,672 Students
1,032,682 Students
# Teachers
257 Teachers
67,377 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Marion Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#313 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
22%
39%
23%
41%
17%
34%
89%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
16%
15%
% Black
20%
13%
% White
46%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,017 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,184. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,570 is higher than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$54 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,017
$13,184
Spending / Student
$14,570
$12,815

Best Marion Community Schools School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
513 W Buckingham Dr
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 662-2427
Gr: PK-4 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
John W Kendall Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2009 W Kem Rd
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 662-7364
Gr: PK-4 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Frances Slocum Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2909 S Torrence St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-0589
Gr: PK-4 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
720 N Miller Ave
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 664-0507
Gr: 5-6 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Allen Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1115 E Bradford St
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 664-7355
Gr: PK-4 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Marion High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
750 W 26th St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-9051
Gr: 9-12 | 1,052 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
John L Mcculloch Junior High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3528 S Washington St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 674-6917
Gr: 7-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Grant Regional Career Center
Vocational School
750 W 26th St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-9051
Gr: 6-12
720 N Miller Ave
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 651-2080
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Marion Community Schools School District?
Marion Community Schools School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,672 students.
What is the rank of Marion Community Schools School District?
Marion Community Schools School District is ranked #315 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marion Community Schools School District?
46% of Marion Community Schools School District students are White, 20% of students are Black, 17% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marion Community Schools School District?
Marion Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Marion Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,570 is higher than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,672 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : 89% (Top 30% in IN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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