Serving 159 students in grades 8-12, Marion Technical Institute ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marion Technical Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Marion Technical Institute's student population of 159 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
159 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Marion Technical Institute ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marion Technical Institute is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3607 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
18%
36%
Black
17%
21%
White
57%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marion Technical Institute's ranking?
Marion Technical Institute is ranked #3607 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Marion Technical Institute?
The graduation rate of Marion Technical Institute is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Marion Technical Institute?
159 students attend Marion Technical Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Marion Technical Institute students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marion Technical Institute?
Marion Technical Institute has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Marion Technical Institute offer ?
Marion Technical Institute offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Marion Technical Institute part of?
Marion Technical Institute is part of Marion School District.
School Calendar
View the Marion Technical Institute yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Last Day of School for Students
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
First Day for Students
August 12, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Classes Resume - First Day of Semester 2
January 08, 2025 (Wednesday)
Spring Break (No School)
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
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