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Marion Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 519 students

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Posted September 5, 2003

I'm not a parent @ MMS, but I did attend there, and I also work as a substitute there! It is a wonderful and true middle school! My hope is to work there myself after I graduate this May! Hats off to the best Middle school staff I have ever been involved with!
—Submitted by a former 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.
English: Reading

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

176 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
83%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 86% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2012.

175 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
73%
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.

177 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
87%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 88% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2012.

155 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
85%
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.

174 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
83%
English: Writing

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

168 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
88%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 88% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

122 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 92% in 2012.

174 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
94%
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 Students77%
Female students83%
Male students73%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students76%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities44%
Students without disabilities83%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English77%
Not migrant77%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students70%
Female students68%
Male students71%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students69%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities48%
Students without disabilities73%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English70%
Not migrant70%
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 Students88%
Female students88%
Male students88%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students87%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities69%
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant88%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students55%
Female students53%
Male students60%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students57%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities39%
Students without disabilities61%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English55%
Not migrant55%
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 Students83%
Female students91%
Male students76%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students83%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities59%
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant83%

English: Writing

All Students82%
Female students94%
Male students71%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students81%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities52%
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English82%
Not migrant82%

History and Social Science

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

Math

All Students41%
Female students45%
Male students38%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students41%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged51%
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities46%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English41%
Not migrant41%

Science

All Students94%
Female students95%
Male students94%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities81%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant94%
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

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 75% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
100%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 88% in 2010.

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students100%
Female students100%
Male students100%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English100%
Not migrant100%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

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

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%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 6%
Hispanic 1% 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 52%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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134 Wilden St
Marion, VA 24354
Phone: (276) 783-4466

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