Marion Jr High School vs. Herrin Middle School
Should you attend Marion Jr High School or Herrin Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 704 students in grades 6-8, Marion Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 510 students in grades 6-8, Herrin Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
704 students
510 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1796 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1296 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
221
174
Grade 7 Students
241
161
Grade 8 Students
242
175
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
4%
% Black
9%
4%
% White
74%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
10%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.33
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
