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Marion Elementary - 02

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Marion Elementary - 02 is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Marion, South Dakota, with 96 students. The school is part of the Marion School District 60-3, which is ranked 87 out of 126 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Marion Elementary - 02 has seen fluctuations in its academic performance, with its statewide ranking ranging from 7th to 171st out of South Dakota elementary schools. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Smarter Balanced Assessments were 36.11% in English Language Arts (ELA) and 50% in Mathematics, compared to 38% and 41% for the district, and 50.04% and 42.95% for the state, respectively. The school's performance in ELA has been consistently lower than the district and state averages, while its mathematics performance has been closer to or above the district and state averages. Compared to nearby schools, Marion Elementary - 02 generally performs below schools like Lennox Elementary - 02, Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02, and Canistota Elementary - 02 in both ELA and mathematics.

The school has a higher percentage of white students compared to the state average, with a ranking of 134th out of 184 South Dakota elementary schools for white student performance in 2023-2024. The school's male student performance has ranged from 0 to 4 out of 5 stars on the SchoolDigger rating, indicating significant fluctuations in their academic achievement. Additionally, Marion Elementary - 02 has seen a decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 19.6% in 2021-2022 to 12.0% in 2023-2024, but its rate is still higher than the state average and some nearby schools. The school's per-student spending has increased from $15,229 in 2019-2020 to $17,594 in 2022-2023, and the student-teacher ratio has decreased from 9.9 in 2020-2021 to 11.7 in 2022-2023, indicating a potential increase in resources and support for students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 100 S Cedar St
       Marion, SD  57043

(605) 648-3615

District: Marion School District 60-3

SchoolDigger Rank:
130th of 201 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,594 Help


Students who attend Marion Elementary - 02 usually attend:

Middle:    Marion Middle School - 03
High:    Marion High School - 01

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  96

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.7%
Hispanic:
5.2%
Two or more races:
3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.6% Help


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Compare Details Marion Elementary - 02 ranks worse than 64.7% of elementary schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.87. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marion Elementary - 02 is $17,594.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Marion Elementary - 02:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion Elementary - 02 130th of 201 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See Marion Elementary - 02 in the ranking list.)

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Marion School District 60-3:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion School District 60-3 87th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Marion Elementary - 02

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Rank History for all students at Marion Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 45.15 134th 187 28.3%
2004 37.19 147th 189 22.2%
2005 61.93 86th 194 55.7%
2006 83.07 4th 197 98.0%
2007 68.35 53rd 194 72.7%
2008 73.34 32nd 194 83.5%
2009 79.16 11th 196 94.4%
2010 69.91 54th 206 73.8%
2011 51.13 128th 205 37.6%
2012 60.13 100th 214 53.3%
2013 25.71 171st 201 14.9%
2015 54.10 103rd 209 50.7%
2016 55.96 104th 206 49.5%
2017 91.31 7th 207 96.6%
2018 71.77 44th 204 78.4%
2019 71.74 43rd 206 79.1%
2021 36.95 137th 202 32.2%
2022 56.10 88th 202 56.4%
2023 28.76 157th 204 23.0%
2024 39.87 130th 201 35.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Marion Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.62 96th 157 38.9%
2022 68.53 44th 154 71.4%
2023 7.44 160th 166 3.6%
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Rank History for White students at Marion Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.00 50th 186 73.1%
2019 66.83 50th 191 73.8%
2021 29.34 142nd 185 23.2%
2022 45.97 105th 184 42.9%
2023 19.75 163rd 185 11.9%
2024 34.44 134th 184 27.2%
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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Marion Elementary - 02

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 220 220
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 222 222
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 157 157
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 157 157
1993 172 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 172
1994 162 0 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 168
1995 178 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 183
1996 178 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 183
1997 189 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 189
1998 177 0 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 182
1999 162 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 164
2000 164 0 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 170
2001 160 1 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 168
2002 138 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 142
2003 138 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 142
2004 121 1 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 126
2005 103 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 107
2006 111 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 114
2007 102 1 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 108
2008 97 3 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 107
2009 72 3 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 78
2010 71 3 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 79
2011 77 3 1 2 2 0 0 0 85
2012 73 2 0 2 2 0 2 0 81
2013 95 1 0 5 2 0 4 0 107
2014 79 1 1 7 1 0 2 0 91
2015 88 0 0 10 1 0 3 0 102
2016 99 0 0 11 1 0 5 0 116
2017 85 0 0 12 1 0 4 0 102
2018 81 0 0 10 0 0 6 0 97
2019 77 0 0 7 0 0 6 0 90
2020 87 0 0 2 0 0 6 0 95
2021 94 0 0 5 0 0 4 0 103
2022 97 0 0 3 0 0 4 0 104
2023 88 0 0 5 0 0 3 0 96

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Marion Elementary - 02

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 220 11.6 18.9 n/a
1990 222 7.6 29.2 n/a
1991 157 8.1 19.3 n/a
1992 157 9.1 17.2 n/a
1993 172 11.4 15.1 n/a
1994 168 10.9 15.4 n/a
1995 183 12.3 14.9 n/a
1996 183 12.3 14.9 n/a
1997 189 12.8 14.8 13.8
1998 182 9.6 19.0 19.2
1999 164 9.1 18.0 20.7
2000 170 11.1 15.3 n/a
2001 168 10.7 15.7 22
2002 142 10.1 14.1 16.2
2003 142 10.1 14.1 16.2
2004 126 9.2 13.7 20.6
2005 107 8.1 13.2 20.6
2006 114 8.6 13.3 22.8
2007 108 9.7 11.1 29.6
2008 107 10.3 10.4 29
2009 78 9.3 8.4 17.9
2010 79 9.0 8.7 25.3
2011 85 9.0 9.4 43.5
2012 81 8.6 9.3 44.4
2013 107 9.0 11.8 43.9
2014 91 9.5 9.5 42.9
2015 102 9.0 11.3 47.1
2016 116 10.0 11.6 39.7
2017 102 9.9 10.2 42.2
2018 97 9.9 9.7 29.9
2019 90 9.6 9.3 38.9
2020 95 9.3 10.2 25.3
2021 103 10.3 9.9 19.4
2022 104 11.2 9.2 10.6
2023 96 8.2 11.7 14.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Marion Elementary - 02

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 220 11.6 18.9 n/a
1990 222 7.6 29.2 n/a
1991 157 8.1 19.3 n/a
1992 157 9.1 17.2 n/a
1993 172 11.4 15.1 n/a
1994 168 10.9 15.4 n/a
1995 183 12.3 14.9 n/a
1996 183 12.3 14.9 n/a
1997 189 12.8 14.8 13.8
1998 182 9.6 19.0 19.2
1999 164 9.1 18.0 20.7
2000 170 11.1 15.3 n/a
2001 168 10.7 15.7 22
2002 142 10.1 14.1 16.2
2003 142 10.1 14.1 16.2
2004 126 9.2 13.7 20.6
2005 107 8.1 13.2 20.6
2006 114 8.6 13.3 22.8
2007 108 9.7 11.1 29.6
2008 107 10.3 10.4 29
2009 78 9.3 8.4 17.9
2010 79 9.0 8.7 25.3
2011 85 9.0 9.4 43.5
2012 81 8.6 9.3 44.4
2013 107 9.0 11.8 43.9
2014 91 9.5 9.5 42.9
2015 102 9.0 11.3 47.1
2016 116 10.0 11.6 39.7
2017 102 9.9 10.2 42.2
2018 97 9.9 9.7 29.9
2019 90 9.6 9.3 38.9
2020 95 9.3 10.2 25.3
2021 103 10.3 9.9 19.4
2022 104 11.2 9.2 10.6
2023 96 8.2 11.7 14.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Marion Elementary - 02

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $758 (5.0%) $14,471 (95.0%) $15,229
2021 $779 (4.8%) $15,420 (95.2%) $16,199
2022 $1,425 (9.0%) $14,453 (91.0%) $15,878
2023 $1,409 (8.0%) $16,186 (92.0%) $17,594

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Marion Elementary - 02

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 43rd of 206 Elementary schoolsRanks 157th of 204 Elementary schools
 56.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marion Elementary - 02)78.633.3
 45.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marion School District 60-3)78.633.3
 45.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)49.145.3
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Marion Elementary - 02)64.366.7
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Marion School District 60-3)64.366.7
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)52.751.1
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Marion Elementary - 02)8064.7
 15.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Marion School District 60-3)8064.7
 15.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.349
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Marion Elementary - 02)53.358.8
 5.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Marion School District 60-3)53.358.8
 5.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)4947.5
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Marion Elementary - 02)61.522.2
 39.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Marion School District 60-3)61.522.2
 39.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.148.7
 5.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Marion Elementary - 02)46.238.9
 7.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Marion School District 60-3)46.238.9
 7.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)40.539.4
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Marion Elementary - 02)53.916.7
 37.2%
   5th Grade Science (Marion School District 60-3)53.916.7
 37.2%
   5th Grade Science (South Dakota)42.139.9
 2.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Marion Elementary - 02)73.832.4
 41.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Marion School District 60-3)49.535.7
 13.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Marion Elementary - 02)54.856.8
 2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Marion School District 60-3)48.450
 1.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)44.941.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students9096
 6.7%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic75
 28.6%
Pacific Islander00
White7788
 14.3%
Two or More Races63
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.9%14.6%
 24.3%

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Marion Elementary - 02 ranks 130th of 201 South Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Marion Elementary - 02 usually go on to attend:

Middle : Marion Middle School - 03
High : Marion High School - 01

In the 2022-23 school year, 96 students attended Marion Elementary - 02.

Students at Marion Elementary - 02 are 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.


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