Serving 15 students in grades 5-12, Marion County Alternative School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
Minority enrollment was 27% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Marion County Alternative School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
15 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
2 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
13%
32%
White
73%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)<50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Marion County Alternative School?
The graduation rate of Marion County Alternative School is 50%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Marion County Alternative School?
15 students attend Marion County Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Marion County Alternative School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are American Indian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Marion County Alternative School offer ?
Marion County Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Marion County Alternative School part of?
Marion County Alternative School is part of Marion County School District.
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