Marion Middle School
Tel:
(870) 739-5173
- Marion Middle School serves 584 students in grades 6-7.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Marion Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Marion Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Marion Middle School's student population of 584 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 6-7 |
Total Students | 584 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
- Marion Middle 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 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Marion Middle School is 0.60, which is more than 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 Testing Rank | #756 out of 1008 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 44% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 1% | 2% |
Hispanic | 7% | 13% |
Black | 48% | 20% |
White | 41% | 61% |
Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.58 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 27% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 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 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 | 911 students
0.1 miles
1 Patriot Dr
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5130 0.1 10-12 911 - Marion Marion Junior High School Grades: 8-9 | 655 students
0.4 miles
801 Carter Dr
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5140 0.4 8-9 655 - Marion Marion Intermediate School Grades: 4-5 | 628 students
0.8 miles
100 L H Polk Dr
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5180 0.8 4-5 628 - Marion Marion Elementary School Grades: 2-3 | 554 students
1.3 miles
235 Military Rd
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5120 1.3 2-3 554 - West Memphis Avondale Elementary School Grades: PK-1 | 547 students
2.4 miles
1402 Crestmere
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4588 2.4 PK-1 547
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