Serving 584 students in grades 6-7, Marion Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 28% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 37% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 59% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
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Grades Offered
Grades 6-7
Total Students
584 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)28%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)37%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
48%
19%
White
41%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AR state average).
How many students attend Marion Middle School?
584 students attend Marion Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Marion Middle School students are Black, 41% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 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 higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Marion Middle School offer ?
Marion Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-7
What school district is Marion Middle School part of?
Marion Middle School is part of Marion School District.
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