Top Rankings
Marion Community Schools 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 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,668 students in Marion Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Marion Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
3,668 Students
1,037,328 Students
# Teachers
248 Teachers
67,783 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Marion Community Schools, 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.
Overall District Rank
#313 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Graduation Rate
89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
16%
15%
% Black
20%
14%
% White
45%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
18%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,031 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,125. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,586 is higher than the state median of $12,758. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$54 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,031
$13,125
Spending / Student
$14,586
$12,758
Best Marion Community Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
513 W Buckingham Dr
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 662-2427
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 662-2427
Gr: PK-4 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
John W Kendall Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2009 W Kem Rd
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 662-7364
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 662-7364
Gr: PK-4 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Frances Slocum Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2909 S Torrence St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-0589
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-0589
Gr: PK-4 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
720 N Miller Ave
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 664-0507
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 664-0507
Gr: 5-6 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Allen Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1115 E Bradford St
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 664-7355
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 664-7355
Gr: PK-4 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Marion High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
750 W 26th St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-9051
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-9051
Gr: 9-12 | 1,058 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #77.
John L Mcculloch Junior High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3528 S Washington St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 674-6917
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 674-6917
Gr: 7-8 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Grant Regional Career Center
Vocational School
750 W 26th St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-9051
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-9051
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
720 N Miller Ave
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 651-2080
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 651-2080
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marion Community Schools?
Marion Community Schools manages 9 public schools serving 3,668 students.
What is the rank of Marion Community Schools?
Marion Community Schools 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?
45% of Marion Community Schools students are White, 20% of students are Black, 18% 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?
Marion Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Marion Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,586 is higher than the state median of $12,758. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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