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Marion Junior High School

Public | 8-9 & ungraded | 708 students

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3 reviews of this school


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Posted May 17, 2006

I completely disagree with the statement below except I agree that the curriculum is great. Two of my children attend/have attended there and I found that the teachers try to help all the students and discipline all the students as fairly as possible.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 6, 2006

The curriculem is good, but the majority of the teachers are prejudice depending on who the parents are and how much money they have; The rules that are enforced are only enforced for certain students and others are allowed to do or dress however they feel. Athletics are designed for only those students whose parents are a teacher/coach, or whose parents belong to the booster club and shell out the money; the coaches go along with that and don't give the talented athletes a chance. Overall, it's the most politically run school around. It's all about the money.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 18, 2004

Overall a good learning enviroment for students. I personally do not appreciate the suspension letters sent home after missing 4 days in a semester but I am sure the letters are very helpful to parents of troubled teens, so I am understanding.I have had 3 daughters in this school and do not know of anywhere I would rather for them to have gone to school.
—Submitted by Kim, a parent


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About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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

The state average for Literacy was 80% in 2012.

319 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
82%
Math

The state average for Math was 68% in 2012.

319 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
67%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the Benchmark Exam to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in literacy and grades 3 through 8 in math. The Benchmark Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 80% in 2012.

253 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
84%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the End of Course Exam to test high school students in Algebra I, Geometry and Biology. The results for End of Course Exams administered in the spring of each school year are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The End of Course Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 60% 67%
Black 37% 22%
Hispanic 3% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 49%N/A57%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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801 Carter Dr
Marion, AR 72364
Phone: (870) 739-5140

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