Marion Intermediate

Summary:

Marion Intermediate is an elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Marion, South Carolina, which is part of the low-performing Marion 10 school district. With a student population of 417, the school has a predominantly African American student body (82.73%) and a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating that all students come from low-income households.

Despite increased per-student spending, Marion Intermediate consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of elementary schools in South Carolina, with proficiency rates on state assessments that are significantly below the state and district averages. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as White students and students of low socioeconomic status. This suggests that the school is facing deeper systemic challenges that have not been addressed effectively, even as the district's spending has increased.

Interestingly, the nearby schools in the Marion 10 district, such as Creek Bridge STEM Academy, McCormick Elementary, and Easterling Primary, also perform poorly, with similar low rankings and test scores. In contrast, schools in the neighboring Dillon 03 and Dillon 04 districts, such as Latta Elementary and Wallace Gregg Elementary, perform significantly better on academic measures, highlighting the need for a more targeted and effective approach to improving educational outcomes in the Marion region.

Detail:

Public 3-5

2320 North Highway 41-A
Marion, SC 29571

(843) 423-8345

District: Marion 10

SchoolDigger Rank:
596^th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,242

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 417

Racial breakdown:

African American:

82.7%

White:

11.8%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Marion Intermediate ranks worse than 93.4% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Marion 10 School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.27. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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.

Student Body

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marion Intermediate is $12,242. 3 elementary schools in the Marion 10 School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Marion Intermediate:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion Intermediate 596^th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Marion Intermediate in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Marion 10:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion 10 75^th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Marion Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2015	17.41	581^st	638	8.9%
2016	19.46	532^nd	619	14.1%
2017	19.19	550^th	639	13.9%
2018	12.61	571^st	624	8.5%
2019	7.20	617^th	643	4.0%
2021	9.31	586^th	622	5.8%
2022	8.03	599^th	625	4.2%
2023	7.43	625^th	644	3.0%
2024	10.27	596^th	638	6.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Marion Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	16.02	542^nd	588	7.8%
2019	8.62	583^rd	600	2.8%
2021	10.99	548^th	580	5.5%
2022	8.98	577^th	600	3.8%
2023	9.81	586^th	608	3.6%
2024	14.29	549^th	599	8.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Marion Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	16.67	500^th	570	12.3%
2019	7.74	568^th	588	3.4%
2021	9.51	523^rd	554	5.6%
2022	10.48	530^th	573	7.5%
2023	11.56	533^rd	580	8.1%
2024	17.83	488^th	565	13.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Marion Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	22.17	138^th	161	14.3%
2019	11.79	184^th	189	2.6%
2021	18.88	103^rd	122	15.6%
2022	17.23	138^th	151	8.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Marion Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	9.47	546^th	571	4.4%
2019	6.09	582^nd	590	1.4%
2021	7.69	535^th	561	4.6%
2022	5.94	564^th	579	2.6%
2023	4.99	572^nd	582	1.7%
2024	5.66	557^th	568	1.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Marion Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	23.66	361^st	412	12.4%
2019	14.68	399^th	421	5.2%
2021	19.85	316^th	350	9.7%
2022	18.98	354^th	393	9.9%
2023	20.11	352^nd	394	10.7%
2024	25.52	305^th	369	17.3%

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Rank History for White students at Marion Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	16.46	397^th	457	13.1%
2019	5.85	461^st	472	2.3%
2023	0.54	463^rd	463	0.0%
2024	5.03	433^rd	441	1.8%

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Data source: test scores: South Carolina 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.

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Marion Intermediate

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	147	456	2	14	3	0	1	623
2014	132	463	2	13	4	0	1	615
2015	135	420	2	15	1	0	1	574
2016	129	467	2	12	3	0	1	614
2017	123	486	2	23	3	1	3	641
2018	106	475	2	22	4	0	7	616
2019	82	463	2	21	4	0	7	579
2020	71	440	7	12	2	1	9	542
2021	56	407	8	11	3	0	11	496
2022	67	364	6	7	2	1	15	462
2023	49	345	2	7	2	0	12	417

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 Intermediate

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	623	39.6	15.7	87.2
2014	615	36.6	16.8	85.7
2015	574	36.0	15.9	100
2016	614	39.0	15.7	68.7
2017	641	42.0	15.2	100
2018	616	41.0	15.0	100
2019	579	35.0	16.5	100
2020	542	36.0	15.0	100
2021	496	39.0	12.7	100
2022	462	32.0	14.4	100
2023	417	26.0	16.0	100

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 Intermediate

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	623	39.6	15.7	87.2
2014	615	36.6	16.8	85.7
2015	574	36.0	15.9	100
2016	614	39.0	15.7	68.7
2017	641	42.0	15.2	100
2018	616	41.0	15.0	100
2019	579	35.0	16.5	100
2020	542	36.0	15.0	100
2021	496	39.0	12.7	100
2022	462	32.0	14.4	100
2023	417	26.0	16.0	100

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 Intermediate

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,135 (12.1%)	$928 (9.9%)	$2,063 (22.1%)	$5,942 (63.5%)	$1,347 (14.4%)	$7,289 (77.9%)	$9,352
2021	$1,568 (14.5%)	$710 (6.6%)	$2,278 (21.1%)	$6,886 (63.8%)	$1,637 (15.2%)	$8,523 (78.9%)	$10,800
2022	$1,898 (17.1%)	$921 (8.3%)	$2,819 (25.3%)	$6,742 (60.6%)	$1,565 (14.1%)	$8,307 (74.7%)	$11,125
2023	$2,075 (16.9%)	$1,606 (13.1%)	$3,682 (30.1%)	$6,809 (55.6%)	$1,750 (14.3%)	$8,560 (69.9%)	$12,242

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Marion Intermediate

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 617^th of 643 Elementary schools	Ranks 625^th of 644 Elementary schools	1.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marion Intermediate)	18	26.5	8.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marion 10)	17.5	23	5.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	49.7	53.5	3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Marion Intermediate)	19.2	34.4	15.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Marion 10)	22	25.1	3.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	57.7	53.6	4.1%
4th Grade Science (Marion Intermediate)	27.1	13.8	13.3%
4th Grade Science (Marion 10)	22.4	18.9	3.5%
4th Grade Science (South Carolina)	52	46.6	5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Marion Intermediate)	20.7	24.7	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Marion 10)	20.6	27.4	6.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	51.3	57.2	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Marion Intermediate)	28.7	13.8	14.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Marion 10)	19.7	13.3	6.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	50.5	47	3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Marion Intermediate)	10.7	23.2	12.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Marion 10)	10.1	24.6	14.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	41	55.2	14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Marion Intermediate)	12.8	11	1.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Marion 10)	15	12.5	2.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	45.4	44.6	0.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	579	417	28%
African American	463	345	25.5%
American Indian	4	2	50%
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	21	7	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	82	49	40.2%
Two or More Races	7	12	71.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Marion Intermediate

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SC READY English Language Arts (2024)						SC READY Mathematics (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	SC READY English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 4th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 5th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 6th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 7th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 8th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 3rd Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 6th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 7th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Marion Intermediate	Public	3-5	2320 North Highway 41-A	Marion	29571	Marion County	Marion 10	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 423-8345	417	26	16.0	100.0%	49 (11.8%)	345 (82.7%)	7 (1.7%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.9%)	10.3	596^th of 638 public elementary schools	6.6%		7.4	625^th of 644 public elementary schools	3.0%	29	31.9	37.9	25.4				27.6	25.8	9.5				$12,242	$2,075	$1,606	$3,682	$6,809	$1,750	$8,560
Easterling Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	600 East Northside Avenue	Marion	29571	Marion County	Marion 10	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 423-8335	477	24	19.8	100.0%	72 (15.1%)	357 (74.8%)	16 (3.4%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.2%)								(n/a)													$14,403	$2,864	$1,686	$4,551	$7,898	$1,955	$9,853
North Mullins Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	105 Charles Street	Mullins	29574	Marion County	Marion 10	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 464-3750	387	37	10.6	100.0%	78 (20.2%)	266 (68.7%)	24 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.7%)								(n/a)													$15,735	$2,926	$2,070	$4,996	$8,544	$2,195	$10,739
McCormick Elementary	Public	3-5	1123 Sandy Bluff Road	Mullins	29574	Marion County	Marion 10	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 464-3760	293	14	20.9	100.0%	57 (19.5%)	204 (69.6%)	13 (4.4%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.5%)	8	614^th of 638 public elementary schools	3.8%		8.7	616^th of 644 public elementary schools	4.3%	2	30.8	25.3	32.6				26.2	14.9	14.3				$12,253	$1,899	$1,926	$3,825	$6,980	$1,448	$8,427
Latta Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	300 Viking Drive	Latta	29565	Dillon County	Dillon 03	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 752-5295	621	36	17.2	88.2%	298 (48.0%)	232 (37.4%)	31 (5.0%)	3 (0.5%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (8.1%)	49.5	322^nd of 638 public elementary schools	49.5%		40.6	384^th of 644 public elementary schools	40.4%	62	40.9	67.9					24.3	71.8					$11,572	$2,452	$1,264	$3,717	$7,118	$738	$7,855
Creek Bridge STEM Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	6641 South Highway 41	Marion	29571	Marion County	Marion 10	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 362-3500	326	26	12.5	100.0%	43 (13.2%)	256 (78.5%)	14 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.4%)	7.7	619^th of 638 public elementary schools	3.0%		8.2	620^th of 644 public elementary schools	3.7%	1	27.5	23.2	22.8	31.4	20.0	36.9	20.0	18.7	11.4	20.0	5.8	23.7
Gordon Elementary	Public	4-5	926 Perry Avenue	Dillon	29536	Dillon County	Dillon 04	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 774-1227	454	25	18.1	100.0%	86 (18.9%)	301 (66.3%)	23 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (8.4%)	13.6	563^rd of 638 public elementary schools	11.8%		7.7	623^rd of 644 public elementary schools	3.3%	60		38.1	32.7					33.6	15.3				$12,201	$1,929	$1,978	$3,907	$6,861	$1,433	$8,294
Lake View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1311 Scott Street	Lake View	29563	Dillon County	Dillon 04	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 759-3003	365	19	19.2	100.0%	169 (46.3%)	118 (32.3%)	22 (6.0%)	2 (0.5%)	10 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (12.1%)	21.3	507^th of 638 public elementary schools	20.5%		27.8	463^rd of 644 public elementary schools	28.1%	44	38.7	38.3	46.9				34.6	10.6	29.7				$12,871	$2,323	$1,741	$4,064	$7,168	$1,639	$8,807
East Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	901 East Harrison Street	Dillon	29536	Dillon County	Dillon 04	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 774-1222	423	23	18.3	100.0%	126 (29.8%)	208 (49.2%)	27 (6.4%)	3 (0.7%)	8 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (12.1%)								(n/a)	40.2						37.9						$12,257	$1,510	$1,938	$3,449	$7,577	$1,231	$8,808
Stewart Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	1001 West Calhoun Street	Dillon	29536	Dillon County	Dillon 04	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 774-1219	393	21	19.0	100.0%	39 (9.9%)	297 (75.6%)	11 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (9.4%)								(n/a)	39.0						40.4						$13,219	$1,976	$2,123	$4,099	$7,608	$1,511	$9,120

Frequently Asked Questions about Marion Intermediate

How many students attend Marion Intermediate?

In the 2022-23 school year, 417 students attended Marion Intermediate.

Is Marion Intermediate a good school?

Marion Intermediate ranks in the bottom 6.6% of South Carolina elementary schools.

What district is Marion Intermediate in?

Marion 10

What is the racial makeup of Marion Intermediate?

Students at Marion Intermediate are 83% African American, 12% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

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