Marion Jr High School
Marion, IL · Marion CUSD 2 · Grades 6 - 8
443rd of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 35%▼ Declining
Marion Jr High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Marion Jr High School 443rd of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 35% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 42th in 2019 to 35th in 2025 — declining.
Marion Jr High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Marion Jr High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 704 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.0% | 73.7% | ▼ 5.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.1% | 9.7% | ▲ 3.6 pts | |
| Black | 9.0% | 9.1% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 4.6% | 6.5% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| Asian | 1.4% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Marion Jr High School
Typical home value $183K in zip 62959 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2008
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Marion Jr High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Herrin Middle SchoolHerrin CUSD 4 · 6.4 mi away282nd of 685
ELA 63% · Math 36% - 2Washington Middle SchoolJohnston City CUSD 1 · 6.5 mi away565th of 685
ELA 38% · Math 17% - 8Carterville Jr High SchCarterville CUSD 5 · 7.3 mi away192nd of 685
ELA 64% · Math 49% - 10Carterville Intermediate SchCarterville CUSD 5 · 7.8 mi away68th of 685
ELA 74% · Math 67% - 2Central Jr High SchoolFrankfort CUSD 168 · 12.3 mi away579th of 685
ELA 40% · Math 12% - 1Carbondale Middle SchoolCarbondale ESD 95 · 13.8 mi away624th of 685
ELA 28% · Math 12% - 2Zeigler-Royalton Jr High SchoolZeigler-Royalton CUSD 188 · 15.4 mi away609th of 685
ELA 33% · Math 11% - 5Benton Grade Sch 5-8Benton CCSD 47 · 18 mi away406th of 685
ELA 51% · Math 29%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Marion Jr High School in?
Marion Jr High School is part of the Marion CUSD 2 district in Marion, Illinois.
Is Marion Jr High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Marion Jr High School 443rd of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 35% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Marion Jr High School?
White 74%, Two or more races 10%, Black 9%, Hispanic 7% (704 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Marion Jr High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62959 is $183K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.