D
Needs Improvement
40/100

Marion Preparatory Academy

📚 K – 09 🏫 High School Charter School
📍 1001 Mount Vernon Ave, Marion, OH 43302
Overall
D
40/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 13th percentile in Ohio
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

40
Repit Score
out of 100
196
Students
enrolled
12.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%13/1003.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%72/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 81% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Ohio schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −5 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency27% (−35 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency32% (−27 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

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.

School Information

Address 1001 Mount Vernon Ave
City Marion
ZIP Code 43302
District 3901609
NCES School ID 390160905999
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 43302

Understanding the community around Marion Preparatory Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $51,210
Per Capita Income $27,494
Poverty Rate 12.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.8%
High School or Higher 88.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $129,100
Median Rent $843
Owner-Occupied 64.0%
Renter-Occupied 36.0%
View full data for ZIP 43302 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Marion Preparatory Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.1%
Female 46.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 75.0%
Black 15.3%
Two or More Races 5.1%
Hispanic/Latino 3.1%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 196
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Marion Preparatory Academy?
Marion Preparatory Academy has a Repit School Score of 40 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Marion Preparatory Academy?
Marion Preparatory Academy has 196 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1.
What grades does Marion Preparatory Academy serve?
Marion Preparatory Academy serves grades K – 09 and is classified as a High School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Marion Preparatory Academy receive per student?
Marion Preparatory Academy receives $13,402 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Marion Preparatory Academy in 43302 ▼
Avg Home Value
$170,252
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,210
1-Year Change
+7.0%
% Renters
36.0%

Other Schools in 43302

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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