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Marion Preparatory Academy

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Marion Preparatory Academy is an alternative public charter school serving students from kindergarten to 9th grade in Marion, Ohio. The school has seen a shift in its racial demographics, with a decrease in the percentage of white students and an increase in African American and multiracial students.

Marion Preparatory Academy faces several key challenges. The school has consistently had high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 26.8% to 56.9% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average of around 20%. Academically, the school's proficiency rates on Ohio State Tests are also significantly lower than state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's mathematics proficiency rates ranged from 0% in 4th grade to 20% in 8th grade, compared to the state averages of 67.2% and 46.3%, respectively. The school's performance in English Language Arts and Science also lags behind the state. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio has fluctuated, which may impact its ability to provide personalized attention and support to students.

In comparison, the nearby River Valley Virtual School, another alternative public school, has a significantly lower chronic absenteeism rate of 27.8% in 2022-2023, compared to Marion Preparatory Academy's 44.6%. However, academic performance data for River Valley Virtual School is not available, making it difficult to compare the schools' academic outcomes. To address these challenges, Marion Preparatory Academy could focus on strategies to improve attendance and implement evidence-based instructional practices to boost academic performance and better serve the Marion community.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-9

 1001 Mount Vernon Ave
       Marion, OH  43302-5536

(740) 914-3050

District: Marion Preparatory Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
1490th of 1,577 Ohio Alternative Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  289

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.8%
African American:
9.7%
Two or more races:
8.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.5% Help


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Compare Details Marion Preparatory Academy ranks worse than 94.5% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details Marion Preparatory Academy ranks worse than 79.5% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.03. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Marion Preparatory Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion Preparatory Academy 1490th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Marion Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Marion Preparatory Academy 832nd of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Marion Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Marion Preparatory Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Marion Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.27 1122nd 1610 30.3%
2022 34.36 1093rd 1588 31.2%
2023 7.76 1459th 1596 8.6%
2024 6.10 1490th 1577 5.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Marion Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.69 868th 1404 38.2%
2022 45.91 822nd 1419 42.1%
2023 9.04 1330th 1447 8.1%
2024 7.78 1390th 1484 6.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Marion Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.83 1081st 1499 27.9%
2022 33.47 1062nd 1518 30.0%
2023 2.10 1488th 1498 0.7%
2024 5.93 1411th 1485 5.0%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Marion Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 18.68 1068th 1249 14.5%
2022 13.03 1126th 1242 9.3%
2023 0.65 1208th 1215 0.6%
2024 0.41 1184th 1190 0.5%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Marion Preparatory Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Marion Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.26 695th 1037 33.0%
2022 42.34 628th 1017 38.2%
2023 7.94 955th 1048 8.9%
2024 18.03 832nd 1046 20.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Marion Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.44 546th 923 40.8%
2022 55.68 412th 947 56.5%
2023 8.34 894th 974 8.2%
2024 20.78 789th 989 20.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Marion Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 36.97 619th 946 34.6%
2023 10.78 836th 963 13.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Marion Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 25.08 648th 809 19.9%
2023 1.23 800th 805 0.6%
2024 5.99 753rd 795 5.3%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Marion Preparatory Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2020 82 17 1 1 0 0 4 0 105
2021 183 19 1 11 0 0 14 0 228
2022 208 20 0 10 1 0 15 0 254
2023 219 28 1 14 2 0 25 0 289

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 Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 105 7.0 15.0 89.5
2021 228 32.0 7.1 n/a
2022 254 13.0 19.5 n/a
2023 289 19.6 14.6 n/a

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 Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 105 7.0 15.0 89.5
2021 228 32.0 7.1 n/a
2022 254 13.0 19.5 n/a
2023 289 19.6 14.6 n/a

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Marion Preparatory Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2022 $447
2023 $7,986

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Marion Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 5.5% of Ohio alternative schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 289 students attended Marion Preparatory Academy.

Students at Marion Preparatory Academy are 76% White, 10% African American, 9% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.


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