The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 36% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 33% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 51%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students (09-10)
369 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)36%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)33%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(09-10)n/a
2%
Black
(09-10)69%
50%
White
(09-10)31%
46%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
91%
62%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% MS state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MS state average).
How many students attend East Marion Middle School?
369 students attend East Marion Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of East Marion Middle School students are Black, and 31% of students are White.
What grades does East Marion Middle School offer ?
East Marion Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is East Marion Middle School part of?
East Marion Middle School is part of Marion County School District.
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