Marion Middle School (Closed 2010)

100 East Burkhalter Avenue
Buena Vista, GA 31803
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Marion Middle School serves 419 students in grades 5-8. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 46% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
419 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (GA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Marion Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Marion Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Black
40%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Marion Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
White
54%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Marion Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Marion Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Marion Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Marion Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Marion Middle School?
419 students attend Marion Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Marion Middle School students are White, 40% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 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 equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Marion Middle School offer ?
Marion Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Marion Middle School part of?
Marion Middle School is part of Marion County School District.

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