Below Average
#835 of 1,036 schools in AR
Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School
Elementary School · Marion School District · Marion, AR
An elementary school in Marion, AR where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
100 L H POLK, Marion, AR 72364
- Math 16% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 20:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 18% in 2025, across a 8-year record (2018–2025).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Memphis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,871/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marion), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,118
Median home value
$206,400
Median rent
$1,025/mo
College educated
22.5%
Homeownership
67.8%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72364; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 666 | Compare → |
| Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–6 | 2.4 mi | 717 | Compare → |
| West Memphis Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 157 | Compare → |
| Bragg Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | K–6 | 2.9 mi | 514 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Marion School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,956NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School is listed in MARION SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School
Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School is a public elementary school in Marion, AR, part of Marion School District, serving approximately 659 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #835 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School
What grades does Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School serve?
Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School?
Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School has an enrollment of approximately 659 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School rank in AR?
Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School ranks #835 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School's MySchoolScout rating?
Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School a charter school?
No, Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School a Title I school?
No, Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School?
84.7% of students at Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 659
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Crittenden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.4%
- Phone
- (870) 739-5180
- Area population (ZIP 72364)
- 16,434
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72364; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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