Marion Elementary School
Marion Elementary School serves 389 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Marion Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 48%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Marion Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Marion Elementary School's student population of 389 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 389 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
Marion Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,561 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Marion Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #750 out of 2561 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 48% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 18% |
| Black | 6% | 25% |
| White | 67% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 96% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mcdowell County Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Marion Elementary School is Mcdowell High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is East Mcdowell Middle School (0.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Marion East Mcdowell Middle School Math: 28% | Reading: 35%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 580 students10
0.6 miles
676 State Street
Marion, NC 28752
(828) 652-7711 0.6 6-8 580 - Marion Mcdowell High School Math: ≤1% | Reading: 53%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,579 student10
0.6 miles
600 Mcdowell High School Dr
Marion, NC 28752
(828) 652-7920 0.6 9-12 1,579 - Marion Eastfield Global Magnet Magnet School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 303 students10
1.2 miles
170 Eastfield School Road
Marion, NC 28752
(828) 652-3730 1.2 PK-5 303 - Marion West Mcdowell Middle School Math: 37% | Reading: 44%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 600 students10
1.8 miles
346 West Mcdowell Junior High
Marion, NC 28752
(828) 652-3390 1.8 6-8 600 - Marion Mcdowell Alternative School
Math: 31% | Reading: 55%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-12 | 279 students10
2.5 miles
176 Lukin St
Marion, NC 28752
(828) 652-1040 2.5 6-12 279
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