Marlin Elementary School

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Marlin Elementary School ranks 141 st of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Marlin Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bloomington, Indiana, serving 204 students in grades PK-6. As part of the Monroe County Community School Corp, Marlin consistently outperforms the district and state in academic achievement, ranking in the top 15% of Indiana elementary schools.

Marlin Elementary's academic performance is exceptional, with 66.14% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 69.29% in Math, far surpassing the district and state averages. The school's statewide ranking has reached as high as 39 out of 1,016 schools, earning it a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, Marlin has a significantly higher percentage of white students (92.65%) compared to nearby schools, which have more diverse student populations.

Marlin's small class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio of 12.6, may contribute to its strong academic results. The school has also seen a steady increase in per-student spending, from $11,089 in 2018-2019 to $13,018 in 2021-2022. While Marlin's performance is impressive, nearby Unionville Elementary School also demonstrates high academic achievement, suggesting the Monroe County Community School Corp is providing a strong educational foundation for its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

1655 E Bethel Ln
Bloomington, IN 47408

(812) 330-7750

District: Monroe County Community School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
141^st of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,018

Students who attend Marlin Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Tri-North Middle School
High:	Bloomington Graduation School
	Bloomington High School North
	The Academy of Sci & Entrepreneurship

Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

Number of students: 217

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.9%

Two or more races:

6.0%

Hispanic:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Marlin Elementary School ranks better than 86% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 5^th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Monroe County Community School Corp District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.89. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.9%), two or more races (6%), Hispanic (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marlin Elementary School is 14.6. 9 elementary schools in the Monroe County Community School Corp District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Marlin Elementary School employs 14.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marlin Elementary School is $13,018, which is the 4^th highest among 13 elementary schools in the Monroe County Community School Corp District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Marlin Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Monroe County Community School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Monroe County Community School Corp 102^nd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Marlin Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2004	48.77	204^th	326	37.4%
2005	56.95	459^th	959	52.1%
2006	43.48	630^th	961	34.4%
2007	54.07	526^th	985	46.6%
2008	41.57	698^th	996	29.9%
2009	53.73	542^nd	1003	46.0%
2010	50.43	597^th	1009	40.8%
2011	50.58	619^th	1025	39.6%
2012	62.93	403^rd	1015	60.3%
2013	44.27	689^th	1035	33.4%
2014	52.49	588^th	1036	43.2%
2015	62.57	418^th	1040	59.8%
2016	72.90	258^th	1046	75.3%
2017	74.31	243^rd	1033	76.5%
2018	80.71	155^th	1027	84.9%
2019	75.21	236^th	1031	77.1%
2021	84.38	130^th	1016	87.2%
2022	90.54	66^th	1020	93.5%
2023	93.66	39^th	1016	96.2%
2024	83.89	141^st	1010	86.0%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Marlin Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	237	0	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	245
1989	238	0	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	245
1990	246	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	248
1991	243	0	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	247
1992	217	3	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	222
1993	232	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	232
1994	199	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	201
1995	201	1	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	206
1996	201	1	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	206
1997	170	2	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	1	179
1998	206	3	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	213
1999	190	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	194
2000	221	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	224
2001	217	1	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	221
2002	220	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	224
2003	220	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	224
2004	208	6	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	217
2005	199	3	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	208
2006	263	2	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	268
2007	194	1	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	7	207
2008	246	1	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	8	261
2009	266	3	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	8	280
2010	262	0	0	4	2	n/a	n/a	10	278
2011	221	2	0	6	0	0	7	0	236
2012	242	2	1	6	0	0	10	0	261
2013	226	3	0	6	0	0	7	0	242
2014	226	1	0	6	2	0	6	0	241
2015	207	3	0	9	2	0	7	0	228
2016	209	4	0	7	0	0	5	0	225
2017	206	2	0	7	0	0	4	0	219
2018	215	1	0	4	0	0	4	0	224
2019	194	0	0	2	0	1	4	0	201
2020	195	1	0	0	0	1	7	0	204
2021	179	2	1	3	0	1	5	0	191
2022	191	0	0	1	0	1	6	0	199
2023	189	1	1	5	0	1	7	0	204
2024	195	2	0	6	0	1	13	0	217

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Marlin Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	245	12.3	19.9	13.1
1989	245	12.5	19.6	13.5
1990	248	12.4	20.0	10.5
1991	247	13.2	18.7	8.9
1992	222	12.3	18.0	14
1993	232	11.9	19.5	12.1
1994	201	11.5	17.5	13.9
1995	206	11.2	18.4	15.5
1996	206	11.2	18.4	15.5
1997	179	11.5	15.6	10.1
1998	213	11.6	18.4	14.1
1999	194	11.3	17.2	19.6
2000	224	12.1	18.5	20.5
2001	221	12.6	17.5	16.7
2002	224	15.2	14.7	23.7
2003	224	15.2	14.7	23.7
2004	217	13.7	15.8	28.1
2005	208	13.3	15.6	24.5
2006	268	12.1	22.1	25
2007	207	n/a	n/a	31
2008	261	13.7	19.1	18.6
2009	280	13.6	20.6	29.8
2010	278	15.4	18.0	37.3
2011	236	13.2	17.7	39.4
2012	261	16.5	15.8	37.5
2013	242	18.0	13.4	31.4
2014	241	18.9	12.7	36.5
2015	228	18.0	12.6	33.3
2016	225	16.0	14.0	35.6
2017	219	16.0	13.6	28.8
2018	224	16.8	13.3	27.7
2019	201	16.8	11.9	30.8
2020	204	15.0	13.6	28.4
2021	191	16.6	11.5	23
2022	199	16.6	11.9	17.6
2023	204	16.1	12.6	21.6
2024	217	14.8	14.6	29.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Marlin Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	245	12.3	19.9	13.1
1989	245	12.5	19.6	13.5
1990	248	12.4	20.0	10.5
1991	247	13.2	18.7	8.9
1992	222	12.3	18.0	14
1993	232	11.9	19.5	12.1
1994	201	11.5	17.5	13.9
1995	206	11.2	18.4	15.5
1996	206	11.2	18.4	15.5
1997	179	11.5	15.6	10.1
1998	213	11.6	18.4	14.1
1999	194	11.3	17.2	19.6
2000	224	12.1	18.5	20.5
2001	221	12.6	17.5	16.7
2002	224	15.2	14.7	23.7
2003	224	15.2	14.7	23.7
2004	217	13.7	15.8	28.1
2005	208	13.3	15.6	24.5
2006	268	12.1	22.1	25
2007	207	n/a	n/a	31
2008	261	13.7	19.1	18.6
2009	280	13.6	20.6	29.8
2010	278	15.4	18.0	37.3
2011	236	13.2	17.7	39.4
2012	261	16.5	15.8	37.5
2013	242	18.0	13.4	31.4
2014	241	18.9	12.7	36.5
2015	228	18.0	12.6	33.3
2016	225	16.0	14.0	35.6
2017	219	16.0	13.6	28.8
2018	224	16.8	13.3	27.7
2019	201	16.8	11.9	30.8
2020	204	15.0	13.6	28.4
2021	191	16.6	11.5	23
2022	199	16.6	11.9	17.6
2023	204	16.1	12.6	21.6
2024	217	14.8	14.6	29.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Marlin Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$268 (2.4%)	$10,821 (97.6%)	$11,089
2020	$349 (3.1%)	$10,926 (96.9%)	$11,275
2021	$474 (3.8%)	$11,886 (96.2%)	$12,360
2022	$920 (7.1%)	$12,098 (92.9%)	$13,018

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Marlin Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 236^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 39^th of 1016 Elementary schools	19.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marlin Elementary School)	52.9	80.8	27.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Monroe County Community School Corp)	53.4	45.8	7.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Marlin Elementary School)	67.6	88.5	20.9%
3rd Grade Math (Monroe County Community School Corp)	66.1	57.2	8.9%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Marlin Elementary School)	66.7	66.7	0%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe County Community School Corp)	51.7	46.5	5.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Marlin Elementary School)	83.3	75	8.3%
4th Grade Math (Monroe County Community School Corp)	64.1	53.7	10.4%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Marlin Elementary School)	72.2	54.2	18%
4th Grade Science (Monroe County Community School Corp)	54.6	42.6	12%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Marlin Elementary School)	62.5	71	8.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe County Community School Corp)	53.2	45.8	7.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Marlin Elementary School)	58.3	61.3	3%
5th Grade Math (Monroe County Community School Corp)	53.7	46.6	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Marlin Elementary School)	50	58.1	8.1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Monroe County Community School Corp)	51.8	45.3	6.5%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Marlin Elementary School)	63.3	71.4	8.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe County Community School Corp)	56	53.5	2.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.8	40.8	7%
6th Grade Math (Marlin Elementary School)	53.3	67.9	14.6%
6th Grade Math (Monroe County Community School Corp)	55.2	50.8	4.4%
6th Grade Math (Indiana)	46.4	38.3	8.1%
6th Grade Science (Marlin Elementary School)	46.7	67.9	21.2%
6th Grade Science (Monroe County Community School Corp)	61.5	54.6	6.9%
6th Grade Science (Indiana)	48.6	38.2	10.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	201	204	1.5%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	2	5	150%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	194	189	2.6%
Two or More Races	4	7	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.8%	21.6%	9.3%

Schools Near Marlin Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)							ILEARN Math (2024)							ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Marlin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1655 E Bethel Ln	Bloomington	47408	Monroe County	Monroe County Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 330-7750	217	15	14.6	29.5%	195 (89.9%)	2 (0.9%)	6 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	13 (6.0%)	83.9	141^st of 1010 public elementary schools	86.0%		93.7	39^th of 1016 public elementary schools	96.2%	102	70.3	69.0	41.4	81.3			66.1	83.8	79.3	41.4	68.8			69.3	34.5	$13,018	$920	$12,098
Hoosier Hills Childcare Center	Public	PK	3070 Prow Road	Bloomington	47404	Monroe County	Monroe County Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 330-7730	6	0	54.5		5 (83.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (16.7%)								(n/a)																$3,590	$800	$2,790
Arlington Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	700 W Parrish Rd	Bloomington	47404	Monroe County	Monroe County Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 330-7747	322	31	10.4	64.9%	217 (67.4%)	31 (9.6%)	22 (6.8%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	46 (14.3%)	16.8	850^th of 1010 public elementary schools	15.8%		21.4	807^th of 1016 public elementary schools	20.6%	43	31.3	20.5	8.1	18.6			19.2	37.5	15.4	13.5	14.0			19.2	13.5	$11,063	$1,583	$9,480
University Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1111 N Russell Rd	Bloomington	47408	Monroe County	Monroe County Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 330-7753	532	36	14.6	36.8%	312 (58.6%)	58 (10.9%)	36 (6.8%)	90 (16.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.8%)	89.2	78^th of 1010 public elementary schools	92.3%		93	46^th of 1016 public elementary schools	95.5%	32	64.1	51.5	68.2	80.7			67.4	70.3	45.6	70.5	79.6			67.7	68.2	$11,092	$1,038	$10,054
Fairview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	627 W 8th St	Bloomington	47404	Monroe County	Monroe County Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 330-7732	376	36	10.4	77.9%	198 (52.7%)	71 (18.9%)	56 (14.9%)	7 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (11.7%)	42.2	601^st of 1010 public elementary schools	40.5%		26.5	764^th of 1016 public elementary schools	24.8%	163	54.0	42.2	13.2	18.5			34.7	55.6	46.9	13.2	25.9			38.4	5.3	$15,958	$1,977	$13,981
The Bloomington Project School	Public, Charter	K-8	349 S Walnut St	Bloomington	47401	Monroe County	The Bloomington Project School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(812) 558-0041	321	21	15.2	34.6%	253 (78.8%)	16 (5.0%)	18 (5.6%)	9 (2.8%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.5%)	80.4	181^st of 1010 public elementary schools	82.1%		79.6	189^th of 1016 public elementary schools	81.4%	8	61.1	57.6	65.9	59.4	58.3	60.7	60.8	64.9	57.6	43.9	34.4	29.2	53.6	48.2	63.4	$8,405	$688	$7,717
Rogers Elementary School	Public	K-2	2200 E 2nd St	Bloomington	47401	Monroe County	Monroe County Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 330-7767	328	31	10.5	26.2%	226 (68.9%)	9 (2.7%)	22 (6.7%)	44 (13.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	26 (7.9%)								(n/a)																$10,980	$1,144	$9,836
Binford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2300 E Second St	Bloomington	47401	Monroe County	Monroe County Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 330-7741	491	31	15.9	21.2%	360 (73.3%)	12 (2.4%)	22 (4.5%)	59 (12.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (7.7%)	88.3	91^st of 1010 public elementary schools	91.0%		87.2	96^th of 1016 public elementary schools	90.6%	5	61.5	57.7	51.3	54.9			56.1	78.1	76.2	66.7	55.8			69.1	58.0	$10,508	$968	$9,540
Templeton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1400 S Brenda Ln	Bloomington	47401	Monroe County	Monroe County Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 330-7735	406	35	11.4	63.5%	261 (64.3%)	49 (12.1%)	43 (10.6%)	8 (2.0%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (10.1%)	38.4	644^th of 1010 public elementary schools	36.2%		43.1	608^th of 1016 public elementary schools	40.2%	36	34.0	33.9	37.3	35.0			35.1	40.0	30.7	35.6	17.5			31.8	27.1	$12,654	$2,091	$10,563
Early Learning Center	Public	PK	401 East Miller Drive	Bloomington	47401	Monroe County	Monroe County Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 330-7702	14	0	127.2		12 (85.7%)	2 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																$3,590	$800	$2,790

Frequently Asked Questions about Marlin Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Marlin Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Marlin Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Tri-North Middle School
High : Bloomington Graduation School
High : Bloomington High School North
High : The Academy of Sci & Entrepreneurship

Is Marlin Elementary School a good school?

Marlin Elementary School ranks 141^st of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Marlin Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 217 students attended Marlin Elementary School.

What district is Marlin Elementary School in?

Monroe County Community School Corp

What is the racial makeup of Marlin Elementary School?

Students at Marlin Elementary School are 90% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

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