Marion Independent School District
Marion Independent School District is located in east Iowa. Marion Independent School District has 3.81 square miles of land area and has no water area. As of 2010-2014, the total Marion Independent School District population is 12,255. Marion Independent School District median household income is $50,927 in 2010-2014. Marion Independent School District median house value is $122,900 in 2010-2014. On average, Marion Independent School District is much better than the state average in quality.
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Marion Independent School District Map, Border, and Nearby Locations
777 South 15th St
Marion IA, 52302, Linn County
Phone: 319-377-4691
Students and Teachers
| 2013-2014 | 2012-2013 | 2011-2012 | 2010-2011 | 2009-2010 | 2008-2009 | 2007-2008 | |
| Total Students: | 1,904 | 1,912 | 1,903 | 1,917 | 1,898 | 2,048 | 2,062 |
| English Language Learner Students: | 18 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| Total Teachers: | 166.85 | 168.18 | 162.44 | 164.55 | 143.70 | 260.30 | 155.30 |
| Prekindergarten: | 4.62 | 4.38 | 4.33 | 4.36 | 5.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Kindergarten: | 13.29 | 13.84 | 12.41 | 12.18 | 7.00 | 20.70 | 12.00 |
| Elementary: | 98.48 | 100.16 | 96.72 | 100.35 | 57.90 | 120.50 | 73.90 |
| Secondary: | 50.46 | 49.80 | 48.98 | 47.66 | 73.80 | 118.10 | 68.40 |
| Ungraded: | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Total Other Staff: | 137.12 | 124.25 | 116.12 | 111.15 | 128.60 | 130.20 | 126.00 |
| Instructional Aides: | 61.72 | 52.50 | 46.20 | 46.75 | 45.70 | 45.20 | 39.60 |
| Instructional Coordinators & Supervisors: | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 1.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Total Guidance Counselors: | 5.00 | 4.98 | 3.75 | 3.25 | 5.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
| Elementary Guidance Counselors: | NA | 2.98 | 2.55 | 2.05 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Secondary Guidance Counselors: | NA | 2.00 | 1.20 | 1.20 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Other Guidance Counselors: | 5.00 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Librarians/Media Specialists: | 2.00 | 1.00 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 3.50 | 3.50 | 3.50 |
| Library/Media Support: | 0.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.50 | 4.80 | 4.80 |
| District Administrators: | 3.00 | 3.00 | 2.50 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| District Administrative Support: | 5.00 | 5.00 | 6.25 | 6.25 | 6.00 | 5.50 | 5.50 |
| School Administrators: | 10.12 | 10.12 | 9.12 | 9.12 | 8.00 | 8.00 | 6.50 |
| School Administrative Support: | 13.13 | 12.00 | 11.50 | 10.00 | 10.50 | 10.50 | 10.00 |
| Student Support Services: | 3.90 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 2.50 |
| Other Support Services: | 32.75 | 32.65 | 32.05 | 28.03 | 40.90 | 42.20 | 43.60 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio: | 11.41 | 11.37 | 11.72 | 11.65 | 13.21 | 7.87 | 13.28 |
Schools
| Emerson Elementary School | Prekindergarten to Grade 2 | 1400 10th Ave, Marion IA 52302 | |
| Francis Marion Intermediate School |  | Grade 3 to Grade 4 | 2301 3rd Ave, Marion IA 52302 |
| Marion High School |  | Grade 9 to Grade 12 | 675 South 15th St, Marion IA 52302 |
| Marion Home School | Kindergarten to Grade 12 | 440 South 15th St, Marion IA 52302 | |
| Starry Elementary School | Kindergarten to Grade 2 | 700 South 15th St, Marion IA 52302 | |
| Vernon Middle School | Grade 5 to Grade 8 | 1350 4th Ave, Marion IA 52302 |
Test Performance
| Year | Test | Grade | Measurement | Score | State Average |
| IA Test | |||||
| 2012 | Math | 11th Grade | % met std | 85.53% | 82.81% |
| 2013 | Math | 11th Grade | % met std | 81.82% | 82.19% |
| 2012 | Reading | 11th Grade | % met std | 90.13% | 83.97% |
| 2013 | Reading | 11th Grade | % met std | 88.43% | 83.26% |
| 2012 | Math | 3rd Grade | % met std | 80.60% | 79.02% |
| 2013 | Math | 3rd Grade | % met std | 74.24% | 77.80% |
| 2012 | Reading | 3rd Grade | % met std | 80.60% | 76.41% |
| 2013 | Reading | 3rd Grade | % met std | 76.52% | 76.30% |
| 2012 | Math | 4th Grade | % met std | 69.81% | 78.03% |
| 2013 | Math | 4th Grade | % met std | 75.18% | 79.00% |
| 2012 | Reading | 4th Grade | % met std | 81.13% | 74.25% |
| 2013 | Reading | 4th Grade | % met std | 78.01% | 75.51% |
| 2012 | Math | 5th Grade | % met std | 82.54% | 77.96% |
| 2013 | Math | 5th Grade | % met std | 85.47% | 79.10% |
| 2012 | Reading | 5th Grade | % met std | 75.40% | 74.27% |
| 2013 | Reading | 5th Grade | % met std | 79.49% | 75.72% |
| 2012 | Math | 6th Grade | % met std | 69.86% | 71.48% |
| 2013 | Math | 6th Grade | % met std | 83.46% | 73.04% |
| 2012 | Reading | 6th Grade | % met std | 63.01% | 64.44% |
| 2013 | Reading | 6th Grade | % met std | 69.17% | 65.78% |
| 2012 | Math | 7th Grade | % met std | 83.69% | 78.81% |
| 2013 | Math | 7th Grade | % met std | 90.85% | 78.31% |
| 2012 | Reading | 7th Grade | % met std | 67.38% | 67.39% |
| 2013 | Reading | 7th Grade | % met std | 73.20% | 68.56% |
| 2012 | Math | 8th Grade | % met std | 79.56% | 74.62% |
| 2013 | Math | 8th Grade | % met std | 83.09% | 74.59% |
| 2012 | Reading | 8th Grade | % met std | 72.99% | 66.08% |
| 2013 | Reading | 8th Grade | % met std | 72.06% | 66.34% |
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School District Fiscal Information
| 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | |||||||
| Amount | Per Student | % | Amount | Per Student | % | Amount | Per Student | % | |
| Total Revenue: | $26,363,000 | $13,853 | $25,394,000 | $13,247 | $23,987,000 | $12,638 | |||
| Federal: | $979,000 | $514 | 3.7% | $1,753,000 | $914 | 6.9% | $2,107,000 | $1,110 | 8.8% |
| State: | $11,160,000 | $5,864 | 42.3% | $10,445,000 | $5,449 | 41.1% | $9,307,000 | $4,904 | 38.8% |
| Local: | $14,224,000 | $7,475 | 54.0% | $13,196,000 | $6,884 | 52.0% | $12,573,000 | $6,624 | 52.4% |
| Total Expenditures: | $28,296,000 | $14,869 | $31,709,000 | $16,541 | $28,077,000 | $14,793 | |||
| Total Current Expenditures: | $19,529,000 | $10,262 | $19,557,000 | $10,202 | $19,406,000 | $10,224 | |||
| Instructional Expenditures: | $13,337,000 | $7,008 | 68.3% | $13,553,000 | $7,070 | 69.3% | $13,119,000 | $6,912 | 67.6% |
| Student and Staff Support: | $1,413,000 | $743 | 7.2% | $1,285,000 | $670 | 6.6% | $1,471,000 | $775 | 7.6% |
| Administration: | $2,019,000 | $1,061 | 10.3% | $2,007,000 | $1,047 | 10.3% | $2,036,000 | $1,073 | 10.5% |
| Operations, Food, Other: | $2,760,000 | $1,450 | 14.1% | $2,712,000 | $1,415 | 13.9% | $2,780,000 | $1,465 | 14.3% |
| Total Capital Outlay: | $5,908,000 | $3,105 | $9,770,000 | $5,097 | $6,540,000 | $3,446 | |||
| Construction: | $5,549,000 | $2,916 | $9,189,000 | $4,793 | $5,762,000 | $3,036 | |||
| Total Other: | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Interest on Debt: | $1,274,000 | $669 | $811,000 | $423 | $687,000 | $362 | |||
| Total Salary: | $14,933,000 | $7,847 | $14,805,000 | $7,723 | $14,923,000 | $7,862 | |||
| Instruction/Teacher Salary: | $10,876,000 | $5,715 | 72.8% | $10,918,000 | $5,695 | 73.7% | $10,729,000 | $5,653 | 71.9% |
| Other Salary: | $4,057,000 | $2,132 | 27.2% | $3,887,000 | $2,028 | 26.3% | $4,194,000 | $2,210 | 28.1% |
| Total Benefit: | $2,442,000 | $1,283 | $2,536,000 | $1,323 | $2,294,000 | $1,209 | |||
| Instruction/Teacher Benefit: | $1,774,000 | $932 | 72.6% | $1,892,000 | $987 | 74.6% | $1,658,000 | $874 | 72.3% |
| Other Benefit: | $668,000 | $351 | 27.4% | $644,000 | $336 | 25.4% | $636,000 | $335 | 27.7% |
Teacher's Experience and Compensation
| 2007 | 2006 | |
| Teachers with Bachelor Degree: | 69.9% | 71.4% |
| Teachers with Master or PhD Degree: | 30.1% | 28.6% |
| Mean Number of Years of Teaching: | 14.0 years | 14.0 years |
| Teachers with 5 Years of Experience of Less: | 25.2% | 28.6% |
| Teachers with 6-10 Years of Experience: | 24.3% | 18.4% |
| Teachers with 11-20 Years of Experience: | 24.3% | 25.5% |
| Teachers with 21-30 Years of Experience: | 13.6% | 15.3% |
| Teachers with 31 Years of Experience or More: | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| Mean Base Salary: | $43,589.0 | $41,216.0 |
| Mean Base Salary of Teachers with 5 Years of Experience of Less: | $33,269.0 | $31,257.0 |
| Mean Base Salary of Teachers with 6-10 Years of Experience: | $38,789.0 | $36,542.0 |
| Mean Base Salary of Teachers with 11-20 Years of Experience: | $48,225.0 | $45,151.0 |
| Mean Base Salary of Teachers with 21-30 Years of Experience: | $52,670.0 | $49,894.0 |
| Mean Base Salary of Teachers with 31 Years of Experience or More: | $54,768.0 | $52,418.0 |