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Schools in Marion Township · Marion Local School District

Marion Township’s public schools outscore 98% of Ohio districts

95% of students in Marion Township’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Ohio average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Marion Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Ohio, not nationally.

#6of 993 Ohio townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Ohio state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
88%
▲ 28 pts vs OH 60%
2021–22
Math proficiency
95%
▲ 43 pts vs OH 52%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95–100%
▲ 9–14 pts vs OH 86%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$11.8K
▼ 29% vs OH $16.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
18.0
OH 16.9 · larger classes
Schools in town
2
1,016 students on the public path
In brief

Marion Township’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 88% and math 95% in spring 2022, against 60% and 52% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $11,761 per student, against $16,610 across Ohio (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one high school

From grade 9 the district’s path is Marion Local High School. Enrollment is up 12% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Marion Township’s grade

A+ Test scoresB+ Graduation

A+: better than 98% of Ohio school districts, #6 of 993 Ohio towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Ohio average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Ohio school districts we grade (910)Better than 98%
Lower resultsHigher results
Ohio towns with similar household incomes (858)Better than 98%
Towns in Mercer County (14)Better than 93%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 440 test results and a graduating class of 75 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Marion Township’s students in the tested grades sat them (440 in math, 441 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Marion Township, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–8Marion Local Elementary SchoolMarion Local School DistrictA+
9–12Marion Local High SchoolMarion Local School DistrictA+

Marion Township’s public schools are run by Marion Local School District, which also serves Chickasaw, Franklin and Osgood. Parts of Marion Township (7% of its land) are served by St. Henry Consolidated Local instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Marion Local School DistrictGrades K–12 · 2 schools · 1,016 students, up 12% since 2020–21 · 18.0 per teacher (OH 16.9)
$11,761OH $16,610 · FY2024
A+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading88%
State average 59.5% · 441 students tested
Math95%
State average 52.2% · 440 students tested

Marion Township vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Ohio towns that share Marion Township’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Marion TownshipA+Marion Local
JacksonA+Minster Local
FranklinA−Celina City PK–12 · Marion Local K–12
PattersonA+Versailles Exempted Village
McLeanA+Fort Loramie Local K–12 · Minster Local K–12

Every school in Marion Township

2 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Ohio’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Marion Townshipby address
Marion Local Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–8 · Maria Stein
A+
710 students17:1Rate it →
Marion Local High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Maria Stein
A+
306 students20:1Rate it →

Questions about Marion Township’s schools

Are Marion Township’s schools good?

By Ohio’s own tests, yes: the public schools Marion Township children attend outscore 98% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade, #6 of 993 Ohio towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 98%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Marion Township in?

Marion Local School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 1,016 students in 2 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Marion Township are served by St. Henry Consolidated Local.

Where do Marion Township kids go to high school?

Marion Local High School in Maria Stein, with 306 students; its own test results earn an A+.

What is Marion Township’s graduation rate?

95–100% of the class of 2023 in Marion Local School District graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio.

How much does Marion Township spend per student?

$11,761 in Marion Local School District (FY2024), against $16,610 across Ohio. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Ohio. Stars are from neighbors.