A
Very Good
91/100

Marlin Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 1655 E Bethel Ln, Bloomington, IN 47408
Overall
A
91/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
2.1 grade levels above the U.S. average · 95th percentile in Indiana
Growth
B
Students gain 0.99 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 60th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Indiana for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Indiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

91
Repit Score
out of 100
217
Students
enrolled
14.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%95/1002.1 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%60/100Students gain 0.99 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.17 in 2009–19; 53rd percentile in Indiana (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%89/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 24% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Indiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +28 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Indiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency62% (+15 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency67% (+22 pts vs. state avg 45%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Indiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%67%reading +8 pts, math +16 pts88th percentile (list)
Low-income35%35%reading +1 pts, math +4 pts47th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1655 E Bethel Ln
City Bloomington
ZIP Code 47408
District 1800630
NCES School ID 180063000131
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 47408

Understanding the community around Marlin Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $45,056
Per Capita Income $30,510
Poverty Rate 9.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 57.7%
High School or Higher 97.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $271,900
Median Rent $1,105
Owner-Occupied 37.4%
Renter-Occupied 62.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Marlin Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.9%
Female 52.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 89.9%
Two or More Races 6.0%
Hispanic/Latino 2.8%
Black 0.9%
Pacific Islander 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 217
Teachers (FTE) 14.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Marlin Elementary School?
Marlin Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 91 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Marlin Elementary School?
Marlin Elementary School has 217 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1.
What grades does Marlin Elementary School serve?
Marlin Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Marlin Elementary School receive per student?
Marlin Elementary School receives $17,163 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Marlin Elementary School in 47408 ▼
Avg Home Value
$348,249
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,540
1-Year Change
+5.2%
% Renters
62.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026