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Marion Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,570 students in Marion Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Marion Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,570 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
118 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Marion Independent School District, which is ranked #365 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#376 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
43%
53%
% Black
2%
13%
% White
51%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,377 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,290 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,377
$13,387
Spending / Student
$21,290
$14,116
Best Marion Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marion High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
506 Bulldog Dr
Marion, TX 78124
(830) 914-2803
Marion, TX 78124
(830) 914-2803
Grades: 9-12
| 478 students
Rank: #22.
Norma Krueger El/bert Karrer Campus
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
213 W Huebinger St
Marion, TX 78124
(830) 914-2803
Marion, TX 78124
(830) 914-2803
Grades: 3-5
| 347 students
Rank: #33.
Marion Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
506 S Center St
Marion, TX 78124
(830) 914-2803
Marion, TX 78124
(830) 914-2803
Grades: 6-8
| 379 students
Rank: n/an/a
Marion Alternative Center
Alternative School
211 W Otto St
Marion, TX 78124
(830) 904-2803
Marion, TX 78124
(830) 904-2803
Grades: 8-12
| 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
306 S Cunningham
Marion, TX 78124
(830) 914-2803
Marion, TX 78124
(830) 914-2803
Grades: PK-2
| 356 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marion Independent School District?
Marion Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,570 students.
What is the rank of Marion Independent School District?
Marion Independent School District is ranked #365 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marion Independent School District?
51% of Marion Independent School District students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marion Independent School District?
Marion Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Marion Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,290 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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