Marion School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 65 public schools serving 45,568 students in Marion School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
Public Schools in Marion School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Marion School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 78% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.70
# American Indian Students
145 Students
7,133 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
812 Students
82,760 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
13,546 Students
1,068,494 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
37%
# Black Students
8,921 Students
600,830 Students
% Black Students
20%
21%
# White Students
19,590 Students
989,595 Students
% White Students
43%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
99 Students
4,966 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,455 Students
120,924 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,107
65,578
# Students in K Grade:
3,139
196,031
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,316
205,087
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,507
211,726
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,732
218,080
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,417
214,474
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,263
205,823
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,055
211,357
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,611
223,611
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,600
218,800
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,603
233,102
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,687
236,121
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,282
221,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,249
213,834
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,297 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,949. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,062 is less than the state median of $11,603. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Marion School District?
Marion School District manages 65 public schools serving 45,568 students.
What is the rank of Marion School District?
Marion School District is ranked #59 out of 73 school districts in Florida (bottom 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 Florida school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marion School District?
43% of Marion School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marion School District?
Marion School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Marion School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,062 is less than the state median of $11,603. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 65 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 45,568 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Graduation Rate
: 83% (Btm 50% in FL)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 44% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
