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Marion High School

Public | 7-12 | 441 students

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Posted February 8, 2009

Marion High is an excellent school that prepared me for college! Go Rams!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Posted November 23, 2007

I attend marion high school. We have good teachers and alot of things to do. We have extars activities to do.
—Submitted by a student


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

85 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
25%

2008

 
 
51%

2007

 
 
43%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2010.

85 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
68%

2007

 
 
74%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2010.

62 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
65%

2007

 
 
51%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2010.

62 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
61%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

All Students36%
Female48%
Male26%
Black36%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch37%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities38%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English36%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant36%

Reading

All Students61%
Female71%
Male51%
Black61%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch61%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities63%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English61%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant61%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

All Students50%
Female55%
Male45%
Black50%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch50%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities51%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English50%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant50%

Reading

All Students58%
Female70%
Male45%
Black58%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch58%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities59%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English58%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant58%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2010.

82 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
47%

2008

 
 
48%
Scale: % level 3 or level 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Science Assessment (ASA) to test students in grades 5 and 7 in science. The ASA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Science

All Students32%
Female46%
Male17%
Black32%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch32%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities33%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English32%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant32%
Scale: % level 3 or level 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Science Assessment (ASA) to test students in grades 5 and 7 in science. The ASA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 93% in 2010.

59 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
97%
Language

The state average for Language was 78% in 2010.

58 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
99%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2010.

59 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2010.

58 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2009.

43 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
94%

2007

 
 
99%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2010.

58 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
52%

2007

 
 
93%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) to test high school students in reading, math, language, science and social studies. High school students must pass the AHSGE in order to graduate. The AHSGE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to pass the test.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 94% in 2010.

48 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
94%
Language

The state average for Language was 91% in 2010.

48 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
100%

2007

 
 
92%
Math

The state average for Math was 95% in 2010.

48 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
100%

2007

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 94% in 2010.

48 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
99%

2007

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 94% in 2009.

65 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
99%

2007

 
 
94%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2010.

48 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
100%

2007

 
 
97%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) to test high school students in reading, math, language, science and social studies. High school students must pass the AHSGE in order to graduate. The AHSGE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to pass the test.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Biology I

All Students97%
Female97%
Male96%
Black97%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch97%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%

Language

All Students97%
Female97%
Male96%
Black97%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch97%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%

Math

All Students81%
Female81%
Male81%
Black81%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch81%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities82%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%

Reading

All Students81%
Female84%
Male77%
Black81%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch81%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities80%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%

Social Studies

All Students79%
Female88%
Male69%
Black79%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch79%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities79%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) to test high school students in reading, math, language, science and social studies. High school students must pass the AHSGE in order to graduate. The AHSGE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to pass the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Biology I

All Students94%
Female100%
Male87%
Black94%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch94%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%

Language

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black100%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch100%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%

Math

All Students96%
Female96%
Male96%
Black96%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch96%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%

Reading

All Students96%
Female96%
Male96%
Black96%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch96%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%

Social Studies

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black100%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch100%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) to test high school students in reading, math, language, science and social studies. High school students must pass the AHSGE in order to graduate. The AHSGE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to pass the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 98% 35%
White 2% 59%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 1%
Hispanic N/A 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 99%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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Marion, AL 36756
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Phone: (334) 683-6741

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