Serving 570 students in grades 9-12, Buckeye Community School - Marion ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 40-44% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Buckeye Community School - Marion's student population of 570 students has grown by 163% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
570 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Buckeye Community School - Marion ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buckeye Community School - Marion is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3123 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
3%
17%
White
85%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-44%
86%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buckeye Community School - Marion's ranking?
Buckeye Community School - Marion is ranked #3123 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Buckeye Community School - Marion?
The graduation rate of Buckeye Community School - Marion is 40-44%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Buckeye Community School - Marion?
570 students attend Buckeye Community School - Marion.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Buckeye Community School - Marion students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What grades does Buckeye Community School - Marion offer ?
Buckeye Community School - Marion offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Buckeye Community School - Marion part of?
Buckeye Community School - Marion is part of Buckeye Community School - Marion School District.
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