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Marion Intermediate School

Public | 3-5 | 399 students

 

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Posted February 14, 2012

I am unsure on why the office staff acts like they are better than you. If not for the parents and the children in the school they would not have a job. I have been in the school a number of times and can say that they have always been short with me. I have talked to the principal concerning my child and he acted like he didnt have time to talk. What are you doing that you cant take 2 minutes to talk with a parent. Must say I DO NOT LIKE THE STAFF.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 26, 2010

As the old saying goes, "Don't judge a book by its cover, open it and become part of it." I agree completely that our school is one of the least attractive schools and has many physical issues, but when you open the door and enter into a classroom you will forget about the physical limitations. Learning is taking place and student needs are being met, regardless of what the No Child Left Behind benchmarks indicate, which are not the same as the state of VA benchmarks. MIS meets the state benchmarks. Afterall, its unrealistic to believe that 100% is achievable from all people in all areas of learning; especially our special needs children who might be mentally and/or physically impaired to the degree that the primary focus is not passing a test, but teaching life skills. Please be a part of our school community. We want and need you!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted August 17, 2010

The building has been marked as unsafe for a school or even office building for several years now. In addition, the school continually fails to meet academic standards and does not prepare students for middle school curriculum. Minimal attention given to needs of accelerated children. Would score under a one star if available.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 15, 2009

The school administration is very unprofessional. There are no consequences for unexceptable behavior. The good students are suffering due to the lack of discipline and organization. The focus is about SOL's and not in helping your child to grow academically.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 23, 2008

I am concerned about the condition of the building and the health risks to my child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 21, 2008

School building is in horrible condition. The school principal is also horrible. Something needs to happen here!
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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.
English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 86% in 2012.

131 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
76%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 87% in 2012.

132 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
87%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

132 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

132 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
83%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 88% in 2012.

123 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
74%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 84% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

120 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
77%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

118 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
84%
English: Writing

The state average for English: Writing was 87% in 2012.

115 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
86%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 89% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

114 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

117 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
91%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students80%
Female students84%
Male students76%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students80%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities52%
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English80%
Not migrant80%

History and Social Science

All Students82%
Female students84%
Male students79%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students81%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities52%
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English82%
Not migrant82%

Math

All Students55%
Female students51%
Male students60%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students55%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities30%
Students without disabilities62%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English55%
Not migrant55%

Science

All Students88%
Female students88%
Male students87%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students88%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities67%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant88%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students72%
Female students82%
Male students62%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students74%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities52%
Students without disabilities79%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English72%
Not migrant72%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students63%
Female students64%
Male students61%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students64%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities59%
Students without disabilities64%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English63%
Not migrant63%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students81%
Female students85%
Male students76%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students82%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities60%
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English81%
Not migrant81%

English: Writing

All Students78%
Female students88%
Male students70%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students79%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities60%
Students without disabilities82%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English78%
Not migrant78%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students56%
Female students58%
Male students54%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students56%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities64%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English56%
Not migrant56%

Science

All Students87%
Female students89%
Male students85%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students88%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities68%
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English87%
Not migrant87%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2007-2008, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".

About the tests


Virginia school accreditation ratings reflect student achievement on Standards of Learning (SOL) tests and other assessments in English, history/social science, math and science. The 2009-2010 ratings are based on passing rates on tests taken during the 2008-2009 school year or on overall achievement during the three most recent years. Schools are identified as either Fully Accredited, Accredited with Warning, Conditionally Accredited or Accreditation Denied.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 94% 57%
Black 4% 26%
Hispanic 2% 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 61%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 27N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mr. Gary Foulke

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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820 Stage St
Marion, VA 24354
Phone: (276) 783-2609

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