Top Rankings
Marion School District 60-3 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 208 students in Marion School District 60-3. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Marion School District 60-3 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
727 Schools
# Students
208 Students
146,864 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
10,621 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Marion School District 60-3, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 146 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#65 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.53
% American Indian
1%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
88%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,173 is higher than the state median of $13,047. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,269 is higher than the state median of $12,552. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,173
$13,047
Spending / Student
$16,269
$12,552
Best Marion School District 60-3 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marion Elementary - 02
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 S Cedar St
Marion, SD 57043
(605) 648-3615
Marion, SD 57043
(605) 648-3615
Gr: PK-5 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Marion High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 S Cedar St
Marion, SD 57043
(605) 648-3615
Marion, SD 57043
(605) 648-3615
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Marion Middle School - 03
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 S Cedar St
Marion, SD 57043
(605) 648-3615
Marion, SD 57043
(605) 648-3615
Gr: 6-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marion School District 60-3?
Marion School District 60-3 manages 3 public schools serving 208 students.
What is the rank of Marion School District 60-3?
Marion School District 60-3 is ranked #59 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marion School District 60-3?
88% of Marion School District 60-3 students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marion School District 60-3?
Marion School District 60-3 has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Marion School District 60-3's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,269 is higher than the state median of $12,552. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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