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Marion Elementary School

500 Perry Ave
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 635 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Marion Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 635 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Marion Elementary School's student population of 635 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
635 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Marion Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marion Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1694 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Marion Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Marion Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Marion Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Marion Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Marion Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Marion Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Marion Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Marion Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
88%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Marion Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Marion Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Marion Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Marion Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Marion Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Marion Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marion Elementary School's ranking?
Marion Elementary School is ranked #1694 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Marion Elementary School often compared to?
Marion Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frazier Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Marion Elementary School?
635 students attend Marion Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Marion Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marion Elementary School?
Marion Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Marion Elementary School offer ?
Marion Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Marion Elementary School part of?
Marion Elementary School is part of Belle Vernon Area School District.

School Reviews
2   4/27/2010
Belle Vernon Area School District is operating at 18% proficient in Math. They are also only working to help the children who are close to achieving proficient. They are not concerned about the rest of the children.
- Posted by Parent - lc

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 635 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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