Marion Elementary School
Tel:
(870)739-5120
- Marion Elementary School serves 554 students in grades 2-3.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Marion Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
Top Placements
Marion Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Marion Elementary School's student population of 554 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 2-3 |
| Total Students | 554 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Marion Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,008 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Marion Elementary School is 0.58, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #691 out of 1008 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 13% |
| Black | 54% | 20% |
| White | 36% | 60% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 27% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Marion School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Marion Elementary School is Marion High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Marion Middle School (1.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Marion Marion High School Grades: 10-12 | 911 students
1.2 miles
1 Patriot Dr
Marion, AR 72364
(870)739-5130 1.2 10-12 911 - Marion Marion Middle School Grades: 6-7 | 584 students
1.3 miles
10 Patriot Dr
Marion, AR 72364
(870)739-5173 1.3 6-7 584 - Marion Marion Junior High School Grades: 8-9 | 655 students
1.5 miles
801 Carter Dr
Marion, AR 72364
(870)739-5140 1.5 8-9 655 - Marion Marion Intermediate School Grades: 4-5 | 628 students
1.6 miles
100 L H Polk Dr
Marion, AR 72364
(870)739-5180 1.6 4-5 628 - West Memphis Avondale Elementary School Grades: PK-1 | 547 students
3.5 miles
1402 Crestmere
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870)735-4588 3.5 PK-1 547
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