Serving 133 students in grades 6-8, Marion C. Early Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 133 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marion C. Early Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Marion C. Early Junior High School's student population of 133 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
133 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Marion C. Early Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marion C. Early Junior High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1096 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
43%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%

Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%

Hispanic
1%
8%

Black
1%
15%

White
97%
68%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
42%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marion C. Early Junior High School's ranking?
Marion C. Early Junior High School is ranked #1096 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Marion C. Early Junior High School?
133 students attend Marion C. Early Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Marion C. Early Junior High School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marion C. Early Junior High School?
Marion C. Early Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Marion C. Early Junior High School offer ?
Marion C. Early Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Marion C. Early Junior High School part of?
Marion C. Early Junior High School is part of Marion C. Early R-V School District.
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