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Marion Jr High School

1609 W Main St
Marion, IL 62959
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 726 students in grades 6-8, Marion Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 726 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Marion Jr High School's student population of 726 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
726 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 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 Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marion Jr High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#1796 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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(20-21)
16%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Marion Jr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
29%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Marion Jr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
6%
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Hispanic
6%
28%
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Black
9%
16%
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White
75%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Marion Jr High School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of Marion Jr High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Marion Jr High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Marion Jr High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marion Jr High School's ranking?
Marion Jr High School is ranked #1796 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Marion Jr High School often compared to?
Marion Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carterville Jr High School, Herrin Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Marion Jr High School?
726 students attend Marion Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Marion Jr High School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marion Jr High School?
Marion Jr High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Marion Jr High School offer ?
Marion Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Marion Jr High School part of?
Marion Jr High School is part of Marion CUSD 2 School District.
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Spring Break
March 10, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 11, 2025 (Tuesday)
Spring Break
March 12, 2025 (Wednesday)
Spring Break
March 13, 2025 (Thursday)
Spring Break
March 14, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 726 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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