Summary:
The city of Marion, Texas is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative school). These schools demonstrate a range of academic performance, with some standout institutions like Marion High School and Marion Middle School excelling in specific subject areas, while others like Norma Krueger El/Bert Karrer Campus show strong overall performance.
Marion High School stands out with a high graduation rate of 99.1% and strong performance on STAAR EOC exams in subjects like English I/II, U.S. History, and Biology, though it lags behind in Algebra I proficiency. Marion Middle School impresses with its Algebra I EOC performance, exceeding state and district averages, but struggles with math proficiency in 6th grade. Norma Krueger El/Bert Karrer Campus is ranked in the top 25% of Texas elementary schools and demonstrates strong reading and science proficiency.
Across the Marion Independent School District, there is a diverse student population with varying socioeconomic backgrounds, as evidenced by the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The district's schools also show a wide range of academic performance, suggesting the need for a closer examination of teaching practices, curriculum, and resource allocation to ensure more consistent and equitable outcomes for all students.
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