What standardized tests are used?

Each state administers its own standardized assessments for English Language Arts and Math, typically in grades 3-8. High school students may take the ACT, SAT, or a state-specific exam. Results are reported as the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level expectations.

How should I interpret proficiency percentages?

Proficiency rates show the percentage of students meeting grade-level expectations. A 60% proficiency rate means 6 out of 10 students tested at or above grade level. Compare against state averages and similar districts for context, as raw numbers alone do not tell the full story.

What are accountability designations?

Under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), schools receive designations based on performance. 'Exemplary' schools perform well above average. 'Commendable' schools meet targets. Schools identified for 'Targeted' or 'Comprehensive' support need improvement in specific areas or overall performance.

Marion, IL School Test Scores & Graduation Rates

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School Performance — 2025i

NCES

How students at each school are performing on state assessments. 62.6% meet ELA standards on the state assessment for grades 3-8. Chronic absenteeism (missing 10%+ of school days) is at 18.7%.

Avg Graduation Ratei

88.3%

ELA Proficiencyi

62.6%

Math Proficiencyi

54.4%

Chronic Absenteeismi

18.7%

District Summaryi

Marion CUSD 2

ELA: 57.9%Math: 49.7%Grad Rate: 84.3%Absent: 24.1%ACT: ELA 17.3, Math 17.4College: 65.8%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

62.1%

Math

72.8%

Grade 4

ELA

76.2%

Math

67.7%

Grade 5

ELA

69.4%

Math

59.3%

Grade 6

ELA

47.4%

Math

28.9%

Grade 7

ELA

39.7%

Math

31.5%

Grade 8

ELA

51.9%

Math

35.1%

Carterville CUSD 5

ELA: 70.6%Math: 62.4%Grad Rate: 95.1%Absent: 9.5%ACT: ELA 21.5, Math 20.3College: 76.2%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

69%

Math

71%

Grade 4

ELA

70.3%

Math

66.2%

Grade 5

ELA

72.3%

Math

74%

Grade 6

ELA

81.3%

Math

60.8%

Grade 7

ELA

59.7%

Math

57.2%

Grade 8

ELA

70.5%

Math

43.4%

Performance by School (11)i

Elementary Schools

Middle Schools

High Schools