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Marion Middle School - 03

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Marion Middle School - 03 ranks 85 th of 246 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

85^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 246 South Dakota Middle Schools

Better than 65% of South Dakota middle schools

Summary

Marion Middle School - 03 is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the small town of Marion, South Dakota. With a relatively small student population of 54 students, the school is part of the Marion School District 60-3, which is ranked 91 out of 147 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's academic performance has been inconsistent, with its statewide ranking ranging from 60th to 111th out of 150 South Dakota middle schools. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school ranked 85th out of 246 middle schools and received a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. While the school's proficiency rates in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally below the state averages, it has performed exceptionally well for its Hispanic, special education, and low socioeconomic status student populations, ranking 6th, 24th, and 21st out of 117, 181, and 187 middle schools, respectively, in 2024-2025. However, the school's performance for English Language Learner students is relatively low, ranking 93rd out of 117 middle schools.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Lennox Intermediate - 09, Lennox Junior High - 08, and Montrose Middle School - 03, Marion Middle School - 03 generally underperforms in academic metrics and statewide rankings. These nearby schools also have lower chronic absenteeism rates and higher per-student spending compared to Marion Middle School - 03. The school's inconsistent academic performance and fluctuating student-teacher ratio over the years suggest that it may be facing challenges in maintaining a stable and effective educational environment.

Students ?

11.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,851

Per pupil spending ?

52.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

100 S Cedar St
Marion, SD 57043

(605) 648-3615

District: Marion School District 60-3

Students who attend Marion Middle School - 03 usually attend:

High:

Marion High School - 01

Feeder schools for Marion Middle School - 03:

Elementary:

Marion Elementary - 02

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.6%

Hispanic:

10.9%

Two or more races:

6.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 35th percentile in 2013 → 65th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 30 percentile points since 2013

✓Above the South Dakota median (65th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school50%

District avg46%

South Dakota avg47%

85^th of 246

South Dakota public middle schools ?

Top 35%▲ up 52 pts since 2015

From bottom 14% (2015) to top 35% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

91^st of 147Marion School District 60-3 among South Dakota districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	62.6	85 of 246	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	31.0	109 of 147	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	57.1	60 of 150	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.6	76 of 143	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	54.3	61 of 145	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	31.5	111 of 149	25.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	51.5	82 of 146	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2016	22.6	131 of 147	10.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	24.5	125 of 145	13.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	47.3	94 of 145	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2012	39.0	106 of 146	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	42.4	102 of 140	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	54.2	80 of 139	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2009	46.2	97 of 139	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2008	37.1	113 of 136	16.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	49.0	97 of 136	28.7%	★★☆☆☆
2006	55.1	78 of 141	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2005	56.9	68 of 136	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2004	42.2	106 of 134	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2003	20.2	118 of 133	11.3%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	31.0	93 of 117	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	65.9	57 of 229	75.1%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	80.8	6 of 117	94.9%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	71.8	21 of 187	88.8%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	57.9	93 of 233	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	34.6	87 of 115	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	49.1	56 of 115	51.3%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	64.2	24 of 181	86.7%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	55.9	104 of 230	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	22.1	114 of 132	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	52.4	59 of 136	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	39.4	90 of 132	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	45.6	79 of 136	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	30.4	106 of 136	22.1%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2025)95th percentile+29 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)89th percentile+23 vs school

Special Education (2025)87th percentile+21 vs school

Female (2025)75th percentile+10 vs school

Male (2025)60th percentile-5 vs school

White (2025)55th percentile-11 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)51st percentile-14 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)21st percentile-45 vs school

By subject vs South Dakota (2024-2025) ?

Science68%+26 vs state

English Language Arts48%-3 vs state

Mathematics46%~ state avg

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Schools Near Marion Middle School - 03

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2025)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Marion Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	100 S Cedar St	Marion	57043	Turner County	Marion School District 60-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 648-3615	46	4	11.7	52.2%	38 (82.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.5%)	62.6	85^th of 246 public middle schools	65.4%		31	109^th of 147 public middle schools	25.9%	24		36.4	50.0	52.6	47.8		18.2	43.8	63.2	45.7		68.4		$14,851	$36	$14,815
Parker Junior High - 03	Public	7-8	335 W 1st St	Parker	57053	Turner County	Parker School District 60-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 297-3456	74	5	15.7	31.1%	65 (87.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.7%)	40.5	167^th of 246 public middle schools	32.1%		41.3	96^th of 147 public middle schools	34.7%	71			44.7	32.4	38.9			42.1	23.5	33.3		23.5		$10,419	$00	$10,419
Freeman Junior High - 05	Public	7-8	1001 S Wipf St	Freeman	57029	Hutchinson County	Freeman School District 33-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 925-4214	49	3	15.1	38.8%	40 (81.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)	73.1	42^nd of 246 public middle schools	82.9%		76.7	26^th of 147 public middle schools	82.3%	16			61.9	52.2	56.8			52.4	60.9	56.8		56.5		$12,486	$00	$12,486
Canistota Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	431 4th Ave	Canistota	57012	McCook County	Canistota School District 43-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 296-3458	68	4	17.1	26.5%	60 (88.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.4%)	1 (1.5%)	4 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47.3	142^nd of 246 public middle schools	42.3%		44.2	92^nd of 147 public middle schools	37.4%	50		39.3	35.0	9.5	29.0		42.9	55.0	33.3	43.5		47.6		$12,552	$00	$12,552
Viborg-Hurley Middle School - 03	Public	5-8	501 Adams St	Hurley	57036	Turner County	Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 766-5418	114	9	12.0	34.2%	99 (86.8%)	1 (0.9%)	8 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.5%)	56.7	103^rd of 246 public middle schools	58.1%		33.2	106^th of 147 public middle schools	27.9%	3	59.3	41.9	63.2	67.6	57.9	63.0	54.8	26.3	37.8	46.5	40.7	24.3	31.3	$12,644	$00	$12,644
Lennox Intermediate - 09	Public	5-6	208 W 5th Ave	Lennox	57039	Lincoln County	Lennox School District 41-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 647-2203	185	12	15.4	16.2%	167 (90.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.9%)								(n/a)	63.0	73.3			68.1	53.3	76.7			64.8	43.5			$10,739	$263	$10,477
Lennox Junior High - 08	Public	7-8	1201 S Main St	Lennox	57039	Lincoln County	Lennox School District 41-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 647-2203	169	11	14.7	15.4%	152 (89.9%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.1%)	85.3	11^th of 246 public middle schools	95.5%		84.7	13^th of 147 public middle schools	91.2%	2			74.1	70.6	72.4			72.9	58.8	65.9		63.5		$11,014	$263	$10,751
Montrose Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	309 S Church Ave	Montrose	57048	McCook County	Montrose School District 43-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 363-5025	53	4	12.2	22.6%	49 (92.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	80.6	23^rd of 246 public middle schools	90.7%		86.6	11^th of 147 public middle schools	92.5%	12		60.0	75.0	65.0	65.4		40.0	91.7	75.0	65.4		75.0		$14,480	$132	$14,348

Frequently Asked Questions about Marion Middle School - 03

How many students attend Marion Middle School - 03?

In the 2024-25 school year, 46 students attended Marion Middle School - 03.

What high school do graduates of Marion Middle School - 03 attend?

Students who attend Marion Middle School - 03 usually go on to attend Marion High School - 01

Is Marion Middle School - 03 a good school?

Marion Middle School - 03 ranks 85^th of 246 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Marion Middle School - 03 in?

Marion School District 60-3

What is the racial makeup of Marion Middle School - 03?

Students at Marion Middle School - 03 are 83% White, 11% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

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