Marion Middle School vs. Chilhowie Middle School
Should I attend Marion Middle School or Chilhowie Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Marion Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Chilhowie Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Community Size
Overview
Serving 450 students in grades 6-8, Marion Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Serving 288 students in grades 6-8, Chilhowie Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is equal to the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
450 students
288 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1193 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#774 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
143
102
Grade 7 Students
149
89
Grade 8 Students
158
97
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
3%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
94%
93%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.13
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
83%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
