How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Linn-Mar Comm School District | Marion Independent School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Marion, Iowa | Marion, Iowa |
| Total Enrollment | 7,690 | 2,229 |
| Number of Schools | 12 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.2:1 | 13.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Linn-Mar Comm School District | Marion Independent School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,833 | $13,528 |
| Federal Revenue | 7.9% | 9.2% |
| State Revenue | 50.8% | 43.1% |
| Local Revenue | 41.3% | 47.7% |
Linn-Mar Comm School District
Federal State Local
Marion Independent School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Linn-Mar Comm School District | Marion Independent School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 73.4% | 78.1% |
| African American | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| Asian | 7.9% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 6.7% | 9.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 19.9% | 31.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Linn-Mar Comm School District | Marion Independent School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 14 | 8 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 397.6:1 | 277.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.0% | 23.2% |
School Types
Linn-Mar Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
Marion Independent School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.