Serving 688 students in grades Kindergarten-6, James And Margie Marion Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 688 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James And Margie Marion Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
James And Margie Marion Elementary School's student population of 688 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
688 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
James And Margie Marion Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James And Margie Marion Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#785 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
29%
6%
Hispanic
15%
54%
Black
12%
13%
White
36%
24%
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James And Margie Marion Elementary School's ranking?
James And Margie Marion Elementary School is ranked #785 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend James And Margie Marion Elementary School?
688 students attend James And Margie Marion Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of James And Margie Marion Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James And Margie Marion Elementary School?
James And Margie Marion Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does James And Margie Marion Elementary School offer ?
James And Margie Marion Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is James And Margie Marion Elementary School part of?
James And Margie Marion Elementary School is part of Allen Independent School District.
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