Marion Middle School
Tel:
(620) 382-6070
- Marion Middle School serves 109 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 33%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Marion Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas 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 Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Marion Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Marion Middle School's student population of 109 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 109 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Marion Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,265 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Marion Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #709 out of 1265 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 33% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 20% |
| Black | 2% | 7% |
| White | 90% | 64% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Marion-Florence School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KS 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 Hillsboro Middle/High School (10.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Marion Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Marion Marion High School Grades: 9-12 | 172 students
0.1 miles
701 E Main
Marion, KS 66861
(620) 382-2168 0.1 9-12 172 - Marion Marion Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 240 students
0.4 miles
1400 E Lawrence
Marion, KS 66861
(620) 382-3771 0.4 PK-5 240 - Hillsboro Hillsboro Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 317 students
9.8 miles
812 East A Street
Hillsboro, KS 67063
(620) 947-3184 9.8 PK-5 317 - Hillsboro Hillsboro Middle/High School Grades: 6-12 | 287 students
10.0 miles
400 East Grand
Hillsboro, KS 67063
(620) 947-3184 10.0 6-12 287 - Lost Springs Centre Grades: PK-12 | 556 students
12.5 miles
2374 310th Street
Lost Springs, KS 66859
(785) 983-4321 12.5 PK-12 556
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