Marion County Alternative School
Marion County Alternative School serves 3 students in grades 5-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Top Rankings
Marion County Alternative School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Marion County Alternative School's student population of 3 students has declined by 80% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
3 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Marion County Alternative School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥50%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
33%
White
100%
55%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)<50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
67%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
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