Marksville Middle School serves 346 students in grades 7-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 42% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
346 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
39%
41%
White
58%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Marksville Middle School?
346 students attend Marksville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Marksville Middle School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marksville Middle School?
Marksville Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Marksville Middle School offer ?
Marksville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Marksville Middle School part of?
Marksville Middle School is part of Avoyelles Parish School District.
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