Top Rankings
Marion School District 60-3 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 105 students in Marion School District 60-3. This district's average pre testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public pre schools in South Dakota.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschool in Marion School District 60-3 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public preschool average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
146 Schools
# Students
212 Students
30,673 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
2,365 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Marion School District 60-3, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 146 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#65 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.54
% American Indian
2%
13%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
86%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,849 is higher than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,962 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,849
$13,121
Spending / Student
$15,962
$12,623
Best Marion School District 60-3 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marion Elementary - 02
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 S Cedar St
Marion, SD 57043
(605) 648-3615
Marion, SD 57043
(605) 648-3615
Gr: PK-5 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Recent Articles

School Choice vs. Neighborhood Schools: Key Factors
Explore school choice vs. neighborhood schools in 2025. Learn key factors parents should weigh when deciding the best fit for their child.

Best School Match 2025: ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø vs Charter vs Magnet
Compare 2025 public, charter, and magnet school options with updated data, trends, and strategies to find the best fit.

ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School Boundaries and Equity in 2025
Explore how public school boundaries shape access, equity, and opportunity for students in 2025. Learn the impact on families and education policy.