Serving 693 students in grades Kindergarten-6, James And Margie Marion Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 693 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James And Margie Marion Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
James And Margie Marion Elementary School's student population of 693 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
693 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James And Margie Marion Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James And Margie Marion Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#724 out of 8188 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
28%
6%
Hispanic
14%
53%
Black
12%
13%
White
38%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James And Margie Marion Elementary School's ranking?
James And Margie Marion Elementary School is ranked #724 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend James And Margie Marion Elementary School?
693 students attend James And Margie Marion Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of James And Margie Marion Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James And Margie Marion Elementary School?
James And Margie Marion Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does James And Margie Marion Elementary School offer ?
James And Margie Marion Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is James And Margie Marion Elementary School part of?
James And Margie Marion Elementary School is part of Allen Independent School District.
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