Marion Independent School District

500 Bulldog Ln
Marion, TX 78124
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,709 students in Marion Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Marion Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
1,709 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
117 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Marion Independent School District, which is ranked #339 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#338 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 30%)
48%
44%
57%
51%
54%
46%
(21-22)
≥95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
46%
54%
% Black
2%
13%
% White
48%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,289 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,559 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 47% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,289
$13,352
Spending / Student
$19,559
$14,079

Best Marion Independent School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Norma Krueger El/bert Karrer Campus
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
213 W Huebinger St
Marion, TX 78124
(830) 914-2803
Gr: 3-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Marion High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
506 Bulldog Dr
Marion, TX 78124
(830) 914-2803
Gr: 9-12 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Marion Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
506 S Center St
Marion, TX 78124
(830) 914-2803
Gr: 6-8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Marion Alternative Center
Alternative School
211 W Otto St
Marion, TX 78124
(830) 904-2803
Gr: 6-11 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
306 S Cunningham
Marion, TX 78124
(830) 914-2803
Gr: PK-2 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Marion Independent School District?
Marion Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,709 students.
What is the rank of Marion Independent School District?
Marion Independent School District is ranked #339 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion Independent School District?
48% of Marion Independent School District students are White, 46% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marion Independent School District?
Marion Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Marion Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,559 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 47% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,709 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : ≥95% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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