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
This chart displays total students of East Marion Middle School by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of East Marion Middle School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MS)
(09-10)
36%
60%
(09-10)
33%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of East Marion Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
American Indian
(09-10)
n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)
n/a
1%
Hispanic
(09-10)
n/a
2%
Black
(09-10)
69%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in East Marion Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
White
(09-10)
31%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in East Marion Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Hawaiian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of East Marion Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
91%
62%
This chart displays 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 displays 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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