Francis Marion Military Academy (Closed 2023)

Francis Marion Military Academy 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 56%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
170 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
7 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
(18-19)
25-29%
59%
(18-19)
35-39%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(19-20)
1%
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
n/a
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)
33%
34%
Black
(19-20)
10%
22%
White
(19-20)
53%
37%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
3%
4%
n/a
(19-20)
<50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
66%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% FL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Francis Marion Military Academy?
The graduation rate of Francis Marion Military Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Francis Marion Military Academy?
170 students attend Francis Marion Military Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Francis Marion Military Academy students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Francis Marion Military Academy offer ?
Francis Marion Military Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Francis Marion Military Academy part of?
Francis Marion Military Academy is part of Marion School District.

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