East Marion Elementary School

527 East Marion School Road
Columbia, MS 39429
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 394 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, East Marion Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 394 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50% in MS
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

East Marion Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

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School Overview

East Marion Elementary School's student population of 394 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
394 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

East Marion Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Marion Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#663 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of East Marion Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
18%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of East Marion Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of East Marion Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of East Marion Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
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Black
62%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in East Marion Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
31%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of East Marion Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in East Marion Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in East Marion Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is East Marion Elementary School's ranking?
East Marion Elementary School is ranked #663 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are East Marion Elementary School often compared to?
East Marion Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Columbia Primary School, Columbia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend East Marion Elementary School?
394 students attend East Marion Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of East Marion Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Marion Elementary School?
East Marion Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does East Marion Elementary School offer ?
East Marion Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is East Marion Elementary School part of?
East Marion Elementary School is part of Marion Co School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 394 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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