Francis Marion Intermediate School

Summary:

Francis Marion Intermediate School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-4 in the Marion Independent School District in Marion, Iowa, with a student population of 269 as of the 2022-2023 school year.

The school has consistently performed well on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP), with its 3rd grade students scoring 68% proficient or better in English Language Arts and 73.5% in Mathematics, outperforming the state averages. The 4th grade students also performed strongly, with 75.6% proficient or better in ELA and 78.8% in Math, exceeding the state averages. However, the school has seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 35.91% in 2020-2021 to 44.98% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students. The school has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.3 to 14.3 over the past three school years.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Marion Independent School District and the nearby Linn-Mar Community School District, Francis Marion Intermediate School generally performs on par or slightly better in academic achievement. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 209 out of 616 Iowa elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 273 out of 557 in 2023-2024, suggesting the need for continued improvement efforts.


Detail:

Public 3-4

 2301 3rd Ave
       Marion, IA  52302


(319) 373-4766

District: Marion Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
273rd of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,179 Help


Students who attend Francis Marion Intermediate School usually attend:

Middle:    Vernon Middle School
High:    Marion High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  269

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.6%
Two or more races:
7.4%
Hispanic:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Francis Marion Intermediate School ranks better than 51% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.66. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.6%), two or more races (7.4%), Hispanic (7.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Francis Marion Intermediate School is 12.3, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Marion Independent School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Francis Marion Intermediate School is $14,179. 1 elementary schools in the Marion Independent School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Francis Marion Intermediate School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Marion Independent School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion Independent School District 207th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Francis Marion Intermediate School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 55.09 332nd 626 47.0%
2013 48.32 400th 624 35.9%
2014 55.59 321st 603 46.8%
2015 68.22 209th 616 66.1%
2016 66.38 219th 599 63.4%
2017 58.87 279th 574 51.4%
2018 45.32 368th 567 35.1%
2019 39.06 410th 603 32.0%
2021 60.02 238th 567 58.0%
2022 60.14 242nd 574 57.8%
2023 62.88 218th 565 61.4%
2024 57.66 273rd 557 51.0%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Francis Marion Intermediate School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 172 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 176
1999 124 8 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 135
2000 267 6 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 276
2001 285 3 4 3 4 n/a n/a 0 299
2002 284 10 6 7 1 n/a n/a 0 308
2003 284 10 6 7 1 n/a n/a 0 308
2004 235 9 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 251
2005 243 17 6 6 3 n/a n/a 0 275
2006 238 19 9 7 1 n/a n/a 0 274
2007 244 12 4 6 1 n/a n/a 0 267
2008 287 17 2 7 2 n/a n/a 0 315
2009 275 14 6 5 1 n/a n/a 0 301
2010 286 8 3 4 2 0 1 0 304
2011 274 7 6 4 2 0 4 0 297
2012 246 10 3 6 1 0 4 0 270
2013 260 12 3 11 3 0 11 0 300
2014 263 4 1 11 0 0 12 0 291
2015 272 9 1 9 0 0 21 0 312
2016 247 10 2 8 0 0 26 0 293
2017 249 15 1 13 0 0 21 0 299
2018 267 12 1 13 0 0 24 0 317
2019 278 9 0 12 0 0 23 0 322
2020 259 10 1 16 0 1 23 0 310
2021 238 16 1 17 0 1 25 0 298
2022 221 19 1 14 0 1 16 0 272
2023 214 15 0 19 0 1 20 0 269

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 Francis Marion Intermediate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 176 8.5 20.7 17.6
1999 135 8.5 15.9 34.8
2000 276 20.1 13.7 22.8
2001 299 20.4 14.7 20.7
2002 308 23.3 13.2 21.8
2003 308 23.3 13.2 21.8
2004 251 19.2 13.1 23.5
2005 275 22.2 12.4 23.3
2006 274 22.2 12.3 20.8
2007 267 21.5 12.4 32.2
2008 315 24.6 12.8 30.8
2009 301 26.0 11.6 36.5
2010 304 24.4 12.4 38.5
2011 297 21.8 13.5 31.6
2012 270 17.2 15.6 26.3
2013 300 19.1 15.6 30
2014 291 19.7 14.7 32
2015 312 19.0 16.4 30.4
2016 293 20.0 14.6 30.4
2017 299 20.4 14.6 29.8
2018 317 20.9 15.1 31.5
2019 322 20.8 15.4 36.6
2020 310 19.9 15.5 38.1
2021 298 20.8 14.3 35.9
2022 272 21.8 12.4 35.3
2023 269 21.7 12.3 45

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 Francis Marion Intermediate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 176 8.5 20.7 17.6
1999 135 8.5 15.9 34.8
2000 276 20.1 13.7 22.8
2001 299 20.4 14.7 20.7
2002 308 23.3 13.2 21.8
2003 308 23.3 13.2 21.8
2004 251 19.2 13.1 23.5
2005 275 22.2 12.4 23.3
2006 274 22.2 12.3 20.8
2007 267 21.5 12.4 32.2
2008 315 24.6 12.8 30.8
2009 301 26.0 11.6 36.5
2010 304 24.4 12.4 38.5
2011 297 21.8 13.5 31.6
2012 270 17.2 15.6 26.3
2013 300 19.1 15.6 30
2014 291 19.7 14.7 32
2015 312 19.0 16.4 30.4
2016 293 20.0 14.6 30.4
2017 299 20.4 14.6 29.8
2018 317 20.9 15.1 31.5
2019 322 20.8 15.4 36.6
2020 310 19.9 15.5 38.1
2021 298 20.8 14.3 35.9
2022 272 21.8 12.4 35.3
2023 269 21.7 12.3 45

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Francis Marion Intermediate School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $100 (0.7%) $14,080 (99.3%) $14,179

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Francis Marion Intermediate School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 410th of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 218th of 565 Elementary schools
 29.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Francis Marion Intermediate School)5964.2
 5.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marion Independent School District)5964.2
 5.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Francis Marion Intermediate School)68.378.4
 10.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Marion Independent School District)68.378.4
 10.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Francis Marion Intermediate School)6678.6
 12.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Marion Independent School District)6678.6
 12.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Francis Marion Intermediate School)68.684.1
 15.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Marion Independent School District)68.684.1
 15.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students322269
 16.5%
African American915
 66.7%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1219
 58.3%
Pacific Islander01
White278214
 23%
Two or More Races2320
 13%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.6%45%
 8.3%


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Francis Marion Intermediate School ranks 273rd of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Francis Marion Intermediate School are 80% White, 7% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 6% African American.

Students who attend Francis Marion Intermediate School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Vernon Middle School
High : Marion High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 269 students attended Francis Marion Intermediate School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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