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Marion Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 338 students

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Posted July 24, 2012

The class room spaces are not to par as the others in the school district as well as the cafeteria and the food it serves-most of the children don't even eat though they are on lunch programs. I visit my grand-daughter on a regular basis and know her curriculum. Hardly any offerings for advanced math and sciences and bullying of students are not addressed.


Posted November 20, 2008

My son is an eight grader here and is doing very well academically. The teachers take their time and will meet with students on an individual basis as needed. The environment is conducive to learning and there is just the right balance of academic and extracurricular offerings that make this a great school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 21, 2005

This school is a complete mess. It is incredibly disorganized & there is a complete lack of advanced placement classes available. The teachers seem to just push the students through like sheep. My daughter transferred here in high school & it was a disaster to her transcript. She was not able to take any advanced courses & they never offered any help in regards to the math program -- which if you are not familiar (or raised with) you are completely lost. You would be better teaching your children at home honestly. However, their meal choices are excellent. However, thats about the limit to their excellence.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 5, 2004

This school is overcrowded and the teaching staff while doing their very best cannot be everywhere at once. They only prepare the students for statewide tests instead of high school and college.
—Submitted by a former student


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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.
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

110 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

111 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
93%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

106 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

106 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
96%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

104 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
93%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

128 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

127 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
98%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

128 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
75%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.

125 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
99%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students78%
Female72%
Male84%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Special education67%
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students82%
Female83%
Male81%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education57%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students77%
Female72%
Male81%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special educationn/a
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students89%
Female89%
Male88%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students93%
Female98%
Male90%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students77%
Female81%
Male72%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education17%
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students97%
Female96%
Male98%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education100%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students80%
Female75%
Male87%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education83%
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students94%
Female94%
Male93%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education100%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 64% 34%
Hispanic 31% 48%
Black 4% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 9%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 11%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 4%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 40%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 0%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 38%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 20%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 21%N/A23%
21 or more years 21%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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506 E Ctr St
Marion, TX 78124
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Phone: (830) 914-2803 x300

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