Marion County Alternative School
Rank
: 7/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(205) 952-9083
Marion County Alternative School serves 3 students in grades 5-12.
Marion County Alternative School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
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 18:1.
Top Placements
Marion County Alternative School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
School Overview
Marion County Alternative School's student population of 3 students has declined by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-12 |
| Total Students | 3 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 2 teachers |
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School Comparison
Marion County Alternative School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #489 out of 1270 schools (Top 50%) | |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥50% | 47% |
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 46% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 2:1 | 18:1 |
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| 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% |
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Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.59 |
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Graduation Rate (14-15) | <50% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 67% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Marion County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Marion County Alternative School is Hamilton High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Hamilton Middle School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Hamilton Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Hamilton Hamilton Elementary School Math: 51% | Reading: 50%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-4 | 601 students10
1.2 miles
784 10th Ave Sw
Hamilton, AL 35570
(205) 921-2145 1.2 PK-4 601 - Hamilton Hamilton High School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 514 students10
1.5 miles
211 Aggie Ave
Hamilton, AL 35570
(205) 921-3281 1.5 9-12 514 - Hamilton Hamilton Middle School Math: 42% | Reading: 50%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 5-8 | 512 students10
1.7 miles
400 Military St S
Hamilton, AL 35570
(205) 921-7030 1.7 5-8 512 - Guin Marion County High School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 7-12 | 250 students10
10.3 miles
8115 Us Highway 43
Guin, AL 35563
(205) 468-3377 10.3 7-12 250 - Guin Guin Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-6 | 242 students10
10.4 miles
7980 U S Highway 43
Guin, AL 35563
(205) 468-3433 10.4 PK-6 242
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