Summary:
The Marion Independent School District (ISD) in Texas is home to two high schools: Marion High School and Marion Alternative Center. While the district as a whole is ranked 406th out of 961 districts in Texas, Marion High School stands out as the stronger performer, with a higher enrollment of 478 students and an impressive 99.1% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the district and state averages.
Marion High School's test scores are generally on par with or slightly above the district and state averages in core subjects, with its strongest performance in U.S. History, where 62.16% of students were proficient or better, compared to the district's 62.16% and the state's 67.94%. The school's 38.49% free/reduced lunch rate is lower than the 60% rate at Marion Alternative Center, suggesting the latter serves a more economically disadvantaged student population.
While Marion High School's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, from 656th out of 1,961 Texas high schools in 2022-2023 to 960th out of 1,974 in 2024-2025, its strong graduation rate and relatively competitive test scores indicate it is performing well within the district. In contrast, Marion Alternative Center's lower enrollment of 10 students and higher spending of $21,668 per student, compared to $12,290 at Marion High School, suggest a focus on providing more individualized attention and support for its smaller student population.
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