Marion High School vs. Mississinewa High School
Should you attend Marion High School or Mississinewa 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
Top Rankings
Marion High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Diversity
Mississinewa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,058 students in grades 9-12, Marion High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 760 students in grades 9-12, Mississinewa High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,058 students
760 students
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
51 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1481 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1324 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30-34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
6-9%
Graduation Rate
89%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
266
168
Grade 10 Students
254
180
Grade 11 Students
264
193
Grade 12 Students
265
213
Ungraded Students
9
6
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
18%
7%
% Black
20%
2%
% White
45%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
8%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%