Marion Middle School (Closed 2010)

100 East Burkhalter Avenue
Buena Vista, GA 31803
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Marion Middle School serves 419 students in grades 5-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 46% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
419 students

Showing 2001–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

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School Rankings

This School
State Level (GA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Showing 2001–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Asian
1%
5%

Showing 2001–2025. View full 26-year historical data

Hispanic
5%
20%

Showing 2001–2025. View full 32-year historical data

Black
40%
36%

Showing 2001–2025. View full 32-year historical data

White
54%
34%

Showing 2001–2025. View full 32-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups
46%
0.55

Showing 2001–2025. View full 32-year historical data

Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
63%

Showing 2001–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%

Showing 2001–2025. View full 27-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Marion Middle School?
419 students attend Marion Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Marion Middle School students are White, 40% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marion Middle School?
Marion Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Marion Middle School offer ?
Marion Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Marion Middle School part of?
Marion Middle School is part of Marion County School District.

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