Marion Jr High School vs. Herrin Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 748 students in grades 6-8, Marion Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 506 students in grades 6-8, Herrin Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
748 students
506 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1865 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1536 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
28%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
225
158
Grade 7 Students
260
168
Grade 8 Students
263
180
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
3%
% Black
9%
5%
% White
76%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
8%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.30
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%