Best Schools in Marion, MO
Marion, MO has 12 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,409 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Marion exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Marion, MO
The top high schools in Marion, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southern Boone High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Boone Co. R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 540 Students
2. California High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moniteau Co. R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 422 Students
3. Capital City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1404 Students
4. Jamestown C-i High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jamestown C-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 118 Students
Best Middle Schools in Marion, MO
The top middle schools in Marion, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southern Boone Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Boone Co. R-i • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 629 Students
2. Thomas Jefferson Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 957 Students
3. California Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moniteau Co. R-i • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 432 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Marion, MO
The top elementary schools in Marion, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southern Boone Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Boone Co. R-i • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 344 Students
2. California Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moniteau Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 507 Students
3. Pioneer Trail Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 477 Students
4. Southern Boone Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Boone Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 493 Students
5. Jamestown C-i Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jamestown C-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 86 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Marion, MO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Marion, MO has a total population of 418 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Marion, MO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Marion, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.83 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.94 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.89 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Marion, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Marion, MO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Marion, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Marion, MO
How many schools are in Marion, MO?
Marion, MO has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,409 students in total.
How do schools in Marion perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Marion score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Marion exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Marion?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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