Marion Middle School
Tel:
(870)739-5173
- Marion Middle School serves 633 students in grades 6-7.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 49% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 53%) 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 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
Top Placements
Marion Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Marion Middle School's student population of 633 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-7 |
| Total Students | 633 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Marion Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Marion Middle 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank | #788 out of 999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 47% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 53% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 13% |
| Black | 50% | 21% |
| White | 42% | 60% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 26% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Marion School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Marion Middle School is Marion High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Marion Junior High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Marion Intermediate School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Marion Marion High School Grades: 10-12 | 904 students
0.1 miles
1 Patriot Dr
Marion, AR 72364
(870)739-5130 0.1 10-12 904 - Marion Marion Junior High School Grades: 8-9 | 610 students
0.4 miles
801 Carter Dr
Marion, AR 72364
(870)739-5140 0.4 8-9 610 - Marion Marion Intermediate School Grades: 4-5 | 583 students
0.8 miles
100 L H Polk Dr
Marion, AR 72364
(870)739-5180 0.8 4-5 583 - Marion Marion Elementary School Grades: 2-3 | 589 students
1.3 miles
235 Military Rd
Marion, AR 72364
(870)739-5120 1.3 2-3 589 - West Memphis Avondale Elementary School Grades: PK-1 | 579 students
2.4 miles
1402 Crestmere
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870)735-4588 2.4 PK-1 579
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