Best Public Schools in Marion, MT

Summary:

The city of Marion, Montana, is home to 3 schools, including 2 elementary schools (Marion School and Pleasant Valley School) and 1 middle school (Marion 7-8). The data reveals stark contrasts between the schools, with the small, high-spending Pleasant Valley School standing out as the most unique.

Pleasant Valley School has the lowest enrollment with only 10 students and the highest spending per student at $97,131, suggesting a focus on personalized education. In contrast, Marion School has the highest enrollment with 128 students and the lowest spending per student at $10,447. The racial makeup of the schools also varies, with Pleasant Valley School having a completely homogeneous white student population, while Marion School has the most diverse student body.

The performance of the schools also differs, with Marion School consistently ranking in the bottom 10% of Montana elementary schools and receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Marion 7-8, the only middle school in the data set, has fluctuated in its ranking and rating, ranging from the bottom 35% to the middle 50% of Montana middle schools and receiving a 2-3 star rating from SchoolDigger. These findings suggest the need for further investigation and potential improvements in the educational outcomes and resources available to students in the Marion, Montana, area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Montana State Tests Mathematics (2023)	Montana State Tests Reading (2023)	Montana State Tests Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Montana State Tests Mathematics All Grades	Montana State Tests Reading All Grades	Montana State Tests Science All Grades	Total
Marion School	Public	PK, KG-6	205 Gopher Lane	Marion	59925	Flathead County	Marion Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 854-2333	128	8	16.1		122 (95.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	15.3	291^st of 332 public elementary schools	12.3%		24.4	274^th of 329 public elementary schools	16.7%	17	18.7	18.7	22.2	$11,065
Marion 7-8	Public	7-8	205 Gopher Lane	Marion	59925	Flathead County	Marion Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 854-2333	35	3	10.7		33 (94.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.9%)	39.2	121^st of 187 public middle schools	35.3%		56.5	87^th of 190 public middle schools	54.2%	34	33.3	38.9	28.6	$24,688
Pleasant Valley School	Public	PK, KG-8	7975 Pleasant Valley Road	Marion	59925	Flathead County	Pleasant Valley Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 858-2343	10	1	10.0		10 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$16,921

Cities Near Marion

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Kila	13.88 mi	2	54^th
Kalispell	16.03 mi	22	57^th
Whitefish	22.64 mi	5	13^th
Somers	24.73 mi	1	12^th
Lakeside	25.3 mi	1	7^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.