Serving 628 students in grades 4-5, Marion Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 42% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 28% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 64% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
628 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)42%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)28%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
56%
19%
White
36%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AR state average).
How many students attend Marion Intermediate School?
628 students attend Marion Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Marion Intermediate School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marion Intermediate School?
Marion Intermediate School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Marion Intermediate School offer ?
Marion Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Marion Intermediate School part of?
Marion Intermediate School is part of Marion School District.
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