Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School

Summary:

Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School is an elementary school in Marion, Arkansas, serving 684 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Marion School District, which is ranked 223 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school faces significant academic challenges, as evidenced by its consistently low test scores across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rate in ATLAS/Mathematics was just 19.6%, compared to the state average of 36.4%. The school's performance on ACT Aspire tests also lags behind the state and district averages. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, ranging from 74.83% to 78.36% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school's student-teacher ratio is also higher than the recommended ratio, and its spending per student is lower than the state average.

Interestingly, the school's performance is generally lower than the nearby Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School and Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School, which are also part of the Marion School District. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Arkansas elementary schools, suggesting that its academic challenges are persistent and may require significant interventions to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Magnet K-6

100 L H Polk
Marion, AR 72364

(870) 739-5180

District: Marion School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
415^th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,026

Students who attend Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School usually attend:

High:	Marion High School
Alternative:	Marion Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.8

Number of students: 659

Racial breakdown:

African American:

53.7%

White:

32.9%

Two or more races:

6.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 84.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School ranks worse than 83.5% of elementary schools in Arkansas. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Marion School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.44. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Marion School District. Racial makeup is: African American (53.7%), White (32.9%), two or more races (6.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 84.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School is 19.8, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Marion School District! (See more...)

Compare Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School employs 33.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School is $8,026, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Marion School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Marion School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion School District 223^rd of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AR State Percentile
2021	34.42	352^nd	496	29.0%
2022	28.64	369^th	487	24.2%
2023	32.61	355^th	492	27.8%
2024	21.44	415^th	497	16.5%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	335	403	11	55	0	0	21	825
2020	293	407	9	51	0	0	23	783
2021	268	378	9	46	1	0	33	735
2022	226	377	10	40	0	0	38	691
2023	227	370	10	35	0	0	42	684
2024	217	354	10	32	1	1	44	659

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	825	43.0	19.1	69.2
2020	783	45.4	17.2	71.9
2021	735	42.9	17.1	74.8
2022	691	36.2	19.0	76.8
2023	684	35.7	19.1	78.4
2024	659	33.2	19.8	84.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	825	43.0	19.1	69.2
2020	783	45.4	17.2	71.9
2021	735	42.9	17.1	74.8
2022	691	36.2	19.0	76.8
2023	684	35.7	19.1	78.4
2024	659	33.2	19.8	84.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,179 (14.7%)	$6,847 (85.3%)	$8,026

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	825	684	17.1%
African American	403	370	8.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	11	10	9.1%
Hispanic	55	35	36.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	335	227	32.2%
Two or More Races	21	42	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69.2%	78.4%	9.2%

Schools Near Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)					ATLAS Reading (2024)					ATLAS Mathematics (2024)					ATLAS Science (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School	Public, Magnet	K-6	100 L H Polk	Marion	72364	Crittenden County	Marion School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 739-5180	659	33	19.8	84.7%	217 (32.9%)	354 (53.7%)	32 (4.9%)	10 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	44 (6.7%)	21.4	415^th of 497 public elementary schools	16.5%		32.6	355^th of 492 public elementary schools	27.8%	60	21.1	28.8	24.7	17.6	22.9	20.0	24.8	27.8	16.7	22.2	27.4	21.7	26.8	4.6	19.6	23.2	21.6	18.6	13.0	18.9	$8,026	$1,179	$6,847
Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School	Public, Magnet	K-6	235 Military Rd	Marion	72364	Crittenden County	Marion School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 739-5120	666	34	19.3	67.4%	248 (37.2%)	291 (43.7%)	77 (11.6%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (6.9%)	31.4	371^st of 497 public elementary schools	25.4%		49.5	277^th of 492 public elementary schools	43.7%	94	22.1	33.3	25.8	32.9	28.3	25.3	34.4	28.9	31.6	29.9	17.9	36.6	12.4	15.8	20.8	21.0	28.0	17.5	27.7	23.3	$9,441	$1,384	$8,056
Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School	Public, Magnet	K-6	1402 Crestmere	West Memphis	72301	Crittenden County	Marion School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 735-4588	717	42	17.2	98.6%	115 (16.0%)	517 (72.1%)	30 (4.2%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (7.3%)	11.3	461^st of 497 public elementary schools	7.2%		12.9	439^th of 492 public elementary schools	10.8%	22	17.7	14.1	14.6	17.1	15.9	17.7	13.1	15.4	17.1	15.8	17.5	11.1	12.5	14.4	14.0	14.0	10.1	5.2	23.6	12.7	$9,239	$1,821	$7,417
Bragg Elementary School	Public	K-6	309 W Barton	West Memphis	72301	Crittenden County	West Memphis School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 735-4196	514	28	18.3	99.8%	157 (30.5%)	318 (61.9%)	19 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.5%)	10.9	464^th of 497 public elementary schools	6.6%		9.2	459^th of 492 public elementary schools	6.7%	5	8.7	8.9	17.1	16.4	12.7	13.0	10.1	15.7	15.0	13.4	23.2	7.6	5.7	16.4	13.0	11.6	26.6	12.9	10.9	15.8	$7,708	$1,459	$6,249
Richland Elementary School	Public	K-6	1011 W Barton	West Memphis	72301	Crittenden County	West Memphis School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 735-6443	507	30	16.8	100.0%	320 (63.1%)	145 (28.6%)	12 (2.4%)	16 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.8%)	62.9	182^nd of 497 public elementary schools	63.4%		68.6	150^th of 492 public elementary schools	69.5%	32	31.4	43.3	39.8	43.0	39.3	28.6	45.0	36.7	47.2	39.2	38.6	40.0	73.5	66.7	55.1	37.1	30.0	30.9	29.6	32.0	$7,494	$779	$6,715
Weaver Elementary School	Public	K-6	1280 E Barton	West Memphis	72301	Crittenden County	West Memphis School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 735-7670	264	18	14.6	100.0%	1 (0.4%)	257 (97.3%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	7.1	480^th of 497 public elementary schools	3.4%		7.4	467^th of 492 public elementary schools	5.1%	13	9.5	12.8	7.1	18.9	12.3	11.9	12.8	10.7	16.2	13.0	4.8	2.6	7.1	10.8	6.2	9.5	15.4	3.6	8.1	9.6	$10,768	$2,585	$8,183
Maddux Elementary School	Public	K-6	2100 E Barton	West Memphis	72301	Crittenden County	West Memphis School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 735-4242	413	26	15.8	100.0%	2 (0.5%)	397 (96.1%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.4%)	9.3	473^rd of 497 public elementary schools	4.8%		7.8	465^th of 492 public elementary schools	5.5%	8	19.1	11.5	15.7	8.9	13.5	16.7	12.9	13.4	10.7	13.3	22.9	17.7	7.7	16.1	16.1	8.4	8.1	9.6	7.1	8.3	$9,080	$2,113	$6,966
Faulk Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	908 Vanderbilt	West Memphis	72301	Crittenden County	West Memphis School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 735-5252	546	31	17.6	99.6%	5 (0.9%)	522 (95.6%)	12 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.3%)	4.9	493^rd of 497 public elementary schools	0.8%		4	486^th of 492 public elementary schools	1.2%	7	4.5	5.1	7.9	8.5	6.5	7.6	8.6	11.1	10.2	9.3	6.0	8.6	1.6	8.5	6.1	12.1	8.6	6.3	10.2	9.3	$9,116	$2,092	$7,024
Jackson/Wonder Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2395 S L Henry St	West Memphis	72301	Crittenden County	West Memphis School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 735-4219	541	31	17.4	100.0%	8 (1.5%)	530 (98.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	7.9	479^th of 497 public elementary schools	3.6%		4.2	484^th of 492 public elementary schools	1.6%	5	7.0	4.2	8.8	16.7	8.7	7.0	5.6	8.8	20.4	9.8	7.0	1.4	12.3	31.5	11.8	4.2	4.2	8.8	16.7	7.9	$10,952	$3,233	$7,719
Earle Elementary School	Public	K-6	802 Barton St	Earle	72331	Crittenden County	Earle School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 792-8732	200	13	14.9	111.0%	8 (4.0%)	180 (90.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	7 (3.5%)	9.8	472^nd of 497 public elementary schools	5.0%		4.7	482^nd of 492 public elementary schools	2.0%	10	17.8	5.4	15.0	10.7	11.5	20.6	2.7	20.0	10.7	12.2	3.4	2.7	30.0	21.4	12.3	6.8	0.0	25.0	7.1	7.9	$12,412	$2,947	$9,465

Frequently Asked Questions about Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School

What is the racial makeup of Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School?

Students at Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School are 54% African American, 33% White, 7% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

What district is Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School in?

Marion School District

What schools do graduates of Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School attend?

Students who attend Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School usually go on to attend:

High : Marion High School
Alternative : Marion Junior High School

How many students attend Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 659 students attended Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School.

Is Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School a good school?

Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School ranks in the bottom 16.5% of Arkansas elementary schools.

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