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 726 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 equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 507 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 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
726 students
507 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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
245
167
Grade 7 Students
224
167
Grade 8 Students
257
173
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
3%
% Black
9%
6%
% White
75%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
8%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
