Marion Middle School
Rank
: 5/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(276) 783-4466
Marion Middle School serves 515 students in grades 6-8.
Marion Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is equal to the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
School Overview
Marion Middle School's student population of 515 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 515 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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School Comparison
Marion Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Marion Middle School is 0.13, 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 (VA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1014 out of 1791 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 74% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 16% |
| Black | 2% | 22% |
| White | 93% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 58% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Smyth County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Marion Middle School is Southwestern Va Mental Health Institute (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Marion Southwestern Va Mental Health Institute Special Education School Grades: 6-12
0.2 miles
340 Bagley Circle
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-1222 0.2 6-12 n/a - Marion Oak Point Elementary School Math: 64% | Reading: 73%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 430 students10
0.3 miles
138 Oak Point Dr
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-2609 0.3 PK-5 430 - Marion Marion Senior High School Math: 71% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 656 students10
0.4 miles
848 Stage St
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-4731 0.4 9-12 656 - Marion Marion Elementary School Math: 87% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 359 students10
0.7 miles
188 Star Mountain Dr
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-3021 0.7 PK-5 359 - Marion Smyth County Career & Technical Center Vocational School
6.2 miles
147 Fox Valley Rd
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 646-8117 6.2 n/a n/a
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