Top Rankings
Marion CUSD 2 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,640 students in Marion CUSD 2 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
51爆料s in Marion CUSD 2 School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,418 Schools
# Students
3,640 Students
1,884,056 Students
# Teachers
273 Teachers
136,858 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Marion CUSD 2 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has decreased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#351 out of 852 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
50%
Graduation Rate
78%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.70
# American Indian Students
8 Students
4,562 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
37 Students
103,646 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
181 Students
518,306 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
28%
# Black Students
375 Students
303,554 Students
% Black Students
10%
16%
# White Students
2,745 Students
838,269 Students
% White Students
76%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,685 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
292 Students
78,180 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
152
79,739
# Students in K Grade:
231
120,814
# Students in 1st Grade:
269
126,572
# Students in 2nd Grade:
303
167,546
# Students in 3rd Grade:
263
130,511
# Students in 4th Grade:
263
130,546
# Students in 5th Grade:
274
130,044
# Students in 6th Grade:
251
132,465
# Students in 7th Grade:
265
136,042
# Students in 8th Grade:
264
137,926
# Students in 9th Grade:
308
149,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
286
150,589
# Students in 11th Grade:
265
146,876
# Students in 12th Grade:
246
144,805
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,085 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,964. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,149 is less than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$59 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,085
$21,964
Spending / Student
$16,149
$21,218
Best Marion CUSD 2 School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
420 E Main St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-8534
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-8534
Grades: K-5
| 479 students
Rank: #22.
Longfellow Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 W Hendrickson St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-3230
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-3230
Grades: K-5
| 252 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 E Boulevard St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-5766
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-5766
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Rank: #44.
Adams School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15470 Lake Of Egypt Rd
Creal Springs, IL 62922
(618) 996-2181
Creal Springs, IL 62922
(618) 996-2181
Grades: PK-8
| 263 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Morningside Dr
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-6063
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-6063
Grades: K-5
| 493 students
Rank: #66.
Marion Jr High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1609 W Main St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-1317
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-1317
Grades: 6-8
| 704 students
Rank: #77.
Marion High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1501 S Carbon St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-8196
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-8196
Grades: 9-12
| 1,105 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marion CUSD 2 School District?
Marion CUSD 2 School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,640 students.
What is the rank of Marion CUSD 2 School District?
Marion CUSD 2 School District is ranked #363 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marion CUSD 2 School District?
76% of Marion CUSD 2 School District students are White, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marion CUSD 2 School District?
Marion CUSD 2 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Marion CUSD 2 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,149 is less than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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