Serving 595 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Francis Marion School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 595 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Francis Marion School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Francis Marion School's student population of 595 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
595 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Francis Marion School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Francis Marion School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1234 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
10%
Black
99%
32%
White
n/a
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Francis Marion School's ranking?
Francis Marion School is ranked #1234 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Francis Marion School?
The graduation rate of Francis Marion School is 90%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Francis Marion School?
595 students attend Francis Marion School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Francis Marion School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Francis Marion School?
Francis Marion School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Francis Marion School offer ?
Francis Marion School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Francis Marion School part of?
Francis Marion School is part of Perry County School District.
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