Marion Seventh Grade Academy

Summary:

Marion Seventh Grade Academy is a public middle school in Marion, Arkansas, serving 7th grade students. 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 itself is ranked 265 out of 335 Arkansas middle schools for the 2023-2024 school year, also with a 1-star rating.

Marion Seventh Grade Academy's proficiency rates in core subjects like ATLAS/English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science are all below the state averages for 7th grade students. For example, the school's 7th grade math proficiency rate is 25.6%, compared to the state average of 37.8%. The school's performance is also below the Marion School District average in most subject areas, indicating that it is one of the lower-performing schools within the district. Additionally, the Marion School District has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which is often an indicator of economic disadvantage.

The two nearby schools, Wonder Junior High School and West Junior High School, are also part of the West Memphis School District, which is ranked even lower than the Marion School District. These nearby schools have even lower proficiency rates than Marion Seventh Grade Academy, particularly in mathematics and science. The school's ranking and performance have been consistently low over the past few years, suggesting that it may be facing systemic challenges that need to be addressed to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 7

10 Patriot Drive
Marion, AR 72364

(870) 739-5173

District: Marion School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
265^th of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 295

Racial breakdown:

African American:

57.6%

White:

27.1%

Hispanic:

7.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 79.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Marion Seventh Grade Academy ranks worse than 79.1% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.19. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Marion Seventh Grade Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Marion Seventh Grade Academy 265^th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Marion Seventh Grade Academy in the ranking list.)

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 Seventh Grade Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	28.19	265^th	335	20.9%

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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 Seventh Grade Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2023	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2024	80	170	3	23	0	0	19	0	295

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Marion Seventh Grade Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	295	24.3	12.1	79.3

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 Seventh Grade Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	295	24.3	12.1	79.3

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.

Schools Near Marion Seventh Grade Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)				ATLAS Reading (2024)				ATLAS Mathematics (2024)			ATLAS Algebra (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 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Marion Seventh Grade Academy	Public	7	10 Patriot Drive	Marion	72364	Crittenden County	Marion School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(870) 739-5173	295	24	12.1	79.3%	80 (27.1%)	170 (57.6%)	23 (7.8%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.4%)	28.2	265^th of 335 public middle schools	20.9%					(n/a)	23.6			23.6	23.7			23.7	25.6		25.6				20.0		20.0
West Junior High School	Public	7-9	801 North Avalon	West Memphis	72301	Crittenden County	West Memphis School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 735-3161	471	40	11.7	100.0%	142 (30.1%)	308 (65.4%)	12 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.9%)	12.1	309^th of 335 public middle schools	7.8%		14.9	294^th of 330 public middle schools	10.9%	15	14.4	11.6	19.6	15.3	13.7	13.5	15.1	14.1	20.1	6.8	14.0	10.3	2.3	4.1	18.7	9.0	13.6	$8,267	$876	$7,391
Wonder Junior High School	Public	7-9	1401 Madison St	West Memphis	72301	Crittenden County	West Memphis School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 735-8522	552	49	11.1	100.0%	5 (0.9%)	533 (96.6%)	6 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.1%)	4.9	328^th of 335 public middle schools	2.1%		10.2	305^th of 330 public middle schools	7.6%	23	5.6	6.4	9.0	6.9	6.6	6.9	10.9	7.9	5.0	3.6	4.3	31.8	3.3	7.8	3.4	6.9	5.1	$14,083	$4,218	$9,866

Frequently Asked Questions about Marion Seventh Grade Academy

What is the racial makeup of Marion Seventh Grade Academy?

Students at Marion Seventh Grade Academy are 58% African American, 27% White, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Is Marion Seventh Grade Academy a good school?

Marion Seventh Grade Academy ranks in the bottom 20.9% of Arkansas middle schools.

What district is Marion Seventh Grade Academy in?

Marion School District

How many students attend Marion Seventh Grade Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 295 students attended Marion Seventh Grade Academy.

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