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Linn-mar High School vs. Marion High School

Should you attend Linn-mar High School or Marion High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Linn-mar High School
3111 N 10th St
Marion, IA 52302
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Marion High School
675 S 15th St
Marion, IA 52302
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Linn-mar High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

Marion High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 2,222 students in grades 9-12, Linn-mar High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 720 students in grades 9-12, Marion High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,222 students
720 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Linn-mar High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Marion High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Linn-mar High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Marion High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
131 teachers
46 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Linn-mar High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Marion High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Linn-mar High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Linn-Mar Community School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Marion High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Marion Independent School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#703 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
#510 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Linn-mar High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Marion High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
73%
(Top 50% in IA)
71%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Linn-mar High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Linn-Mar Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marion High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Marion Independent School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
68%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
77%
(Top 30% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Linn-mar High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Linn-Mar Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marion High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Marion Independent School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
63%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 30% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Linn-mar High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Linn-Mar Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marion High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Marion Independent School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
92%
(Top 20% in IA)
≥95%
(Top 5% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Linn-mar High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Linn-Mar Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Marion High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Marion Independent School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Linn-mar High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Marion High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
552
186
Grade 10 Students
573
190
Grade 11 Students
551
175
Grade 12 Students
546
169

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Marion High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Marion Independent School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
% Asian
6%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Linn-mar High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Linn-Mar Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Marion High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Marion Independent School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Linn-mar High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Linn-Mar Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Marion High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Marion Independent School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Linn-mar High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Linn-Mar Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Marion High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Marion Independent School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
75%
83%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Linn-mar High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Linn-Mar Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Marion High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Marion Independent School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Linn-mar High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Linn-Mar Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Marion High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Marion Independent School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.43
0.31
This chart showcases the diversity score of Linn-mar High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Linn-Mar Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Marion High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Marion Independent School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
24%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Linn-mar High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Linn-Mar Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Marion High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Marion Independent School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Linn-mar High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Linn-Mar Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Marion High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Marion Independent School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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