Summary:
The five public schools in zip code 78124, serving the small community of Marion, Texas, are all part of the Marion Independent School District (Isd), which ranks in the 51st percentile among Texas districts and serves approximately 1,709 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade.
Marion High School stands out for its exceptional 99.1% graduation rate and a negligible 0.2% dropout rate, though its academic performance is mixed—excelling in Biology (73.13% proficient) but struggling in Algebra I (34.44% proficient) and U.S. History (52.98% proficient). Marion Middle is a standout for advanced math acceleration, with an extraordinary 98.28% of 8th graders proficient in Algebra I, far exceeding the state average of 54.03%. The district splits elementary education into Norma Krueger El-Primary (PK-2) and Norma Krueger El/Bert Karrer Campus (3-5), but the intermediate campus shows a significant academic drop-off, with 3rd-grade math proficiency at just 31.3% compared to the state average of 44.33%. The Marion Alternative Center serves a high-needs population of 12 students with a 75% free/reduced lunch rate and receives the highest per-student spending at $21,668.
A concerning trend is the declining state percentile rankings across all schools with historical data: Marion High School dropped from the 59th to the 45th percentile, Marion Middle fell from the 62nd to the 59th, and Norma Krueger El/Bert Karrer Campus saw a sharp decline from the 59th to the 35th percentile. This downward trajectory, especially in the elementary grades, suggests a critical need for instructional improvement. Overall, the district shows strategic resource allocation, with higher spending at the alternative center and lower spending at the primary elementary, but the academic challenges at the intermediate campus and high school highlight areas for focused attention.
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