Top Rankings
Marion School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 970 students in Marion School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Arkansas.
Public Middle School in Marion School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
5 Schools
354 Schools
# Students
3,902 Students
146,189 Students
# Teachers
281 Teachers
13,185 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Marion School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 259 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#191 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
Graduation Rate
89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.58
# American Indian Students
2 Students
838 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
34 Students
2,206 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
266 Students
20,956 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
14%
# Black Students
2,168 Students
26,963 Students
% Black Students
55%
18%
# White Students
1,235 Students
88,522 Students
% White Students
32%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,484 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
197 Students
5,220 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
60
46
# Students in K Grade:
297
539
# Students in 1st Grade:
291
592
# Students in 2nd Grade:
302
630
# Students in 3rd Grade:
301
597
# Students in 4th Grade:
282
1,275
# Students in 5th Grade:
250
5,232
# Students in 6th Grade:
299
20,764
# Students in 7th Grade:
299
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
324
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
347
18,004
# Students in 10th Grade:
316
8,392
# Students in 11th Grade:
263
7,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
271
6,948
# Ungraded Students:
-
39
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,746 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,115 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,746
$12,914
Spending / Student
$13,115
$12,826
Best Marion School District Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marion Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 Carter Dr
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5140
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5140
Grades: 7-9
| 970 students
Recent Articles
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
What is the Connection Between Home Values and School Performance?
This article explores the relationship between school performance and home values in neighborhoods. It discusses studies showing correlations between school expenditures, ratings, and housing prices, highlighting how this connection affects families' choices and contributes to educational disparities between communities.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
