Marion Middle School (Closed 2010)

100 East Burkhalter Avenue
Buena Vista, GA 31803
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Marion Middle School served 419 students in grades 5-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 46% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades OfferedGrades 5-8
Total Students419 students
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Total Classroom Teachers30 teachers
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Students by Grade This chart display the students of Marion Middle School by grade.

School Comparison

Definition of Terms 2009-2010 School Year DataThis SchoolState Level (GA)
Student : Teacher Ratio14:115:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
5%
15%
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Black
40%
37%
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White
54%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Marion Middle School. This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in GA.
Diversity Score
0.550.69
This chart display the diversity score of Marion Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
56%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Marion Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
School Statewide TestingView Education Department Test Scores
School District NameMarion County School District
Source: 2009-2010 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education

Nearby Public Schools

The nearest high school and middle school to Marion Middle School is Marion County Middle/High School (5.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is L. K. Moss Elementary School (2.8 miles away)
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  • School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
  • Buena Vista L. K. Moss Elementary School Math: 26% | Reading: 33%
    Rank
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    4/
    10
    Bottom 50%
     Grades: PK-5 | 693 students
    2.8 miles
    1707 Pineville Rd
    Buena Vista, GA 31803
    (229) 649-5567     2.8 PK-5 693
  • Buena Vista Marion County Middle/High School Math: 25% | Reading: 38%
    Rank
    : 
    4/
    10
    Bottom 50%
    (1)
     Grades: 6-12 | 715 students
    5.9 miles
    1 Eagle Dr
    Buena Vista, GA 31803
    (229) 649-7520     5.9 6-12 715
  • Ellaville Schley County Elementary School Math: 55% | Reading: 49%
    Rank
    : 
    8/
    10
    Top 30%
     Grades: PK-5 | 590 students
    13.5 miles
    1997 Old Us Highway 19 S
    Ellaville, GA 31806
    (229) 937-0550     13.5 PK-5 590
  • Ellaville Schley Middle High School Math: 42% | Reading: 44%
    Rank
    : 
    7/
    10
    Top 50%
     Grades: 6-12 | 730 students
    13.5 miles
    2131 Old Us Highway 19 S
    Ellaville, GA 31806
    (229) 937-0560     13.5 6-12 730
  • Cusseta Chattahoochee County High School Math: 30% | Reading: 35-39%
    Rank
    : 
    5/
    10
    Bottom 50%
     Grades: 9-12 | 422 students
    13.9 miles
    360 Ga Highway 26
    Cusseta, GA 31805
    (706) 989-3678     13.9 9-12 422
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