East Marion Junior High School serves 194 students in grades 7-8.
Minority enrollment was 64% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
194 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
14 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
63%
47%
White
36%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend East Marion Junior High School?
194 students attend East Marion Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of East Marion Junior High School students are Black, 36% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does East Marion Junior High School offer ?
East Marion Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is East Marion Junior High School part of?
East Marion Junior High School is part of Marion County School District.
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