East Marion Middle School (Closed 2011)

527 East Marion School Rd
Columbia, MS 39429
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 36% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 33% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 51%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students (09-10)
369 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MS)
(09-10)
36%
60%
(09-10)
33%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
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American Indian
(09-10)
n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)
n/a
1%
Hispanic
(09-10)
n/a
2%
Black
(09-10)
69%
50%
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White
(09-10)
31%
46%
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Hawaiian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
n/a
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Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
91%
62%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in East Marion Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
5%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in East Marion Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% MS state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MS state average).
How many students attend East Marion Middle School?
369 students attend East Marion Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of East Marion Middle School students are Black, and 31% of students are White.
What grades does East Marion Middle School offer ?
East Marion Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is East Marion Middle School part of?
East Marion Middle School is part of Marion County School District.

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