Very Good
#292 of 863 schools in MS
Top 34% in state
West Marion Elementary
Middle School · Marion Co School Dist · Foxworth, MS
A Marion Co School Dist middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2 West Marion Street, Foxworth, MS 39483
- Math 48% proficient (2022)
- Reading 40% proficient (2022)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Marion Elementary score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 6 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 44% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Marion Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average523/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$42,589
Median home value
$83,500
Median rent
$920/mo
College educated
8.2%
Homeownership
81.4%
Poverty rate
23.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39483; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 3.4 mi | 357 | 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.
Marion Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,221NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Marion Elementary is listed in MARION CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Marion Elementary
West Marion Elementary is a public middle school in Foxworth, MS, part of Marion Co School Dist, serving approximately 234 students in grades 4th-6th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #292 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Marion Elementary
What grades does West Marion Elementary serve?
West Marion Elementary serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend West Marion Elementary?
West Marion Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 234 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Marion Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Marion Elementary is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Marion Elementary rank in MS?
West Marion Elementary ranks #292 of 863 schools in MS.
What is West Marion Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
West Marion Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 West Marion Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Marion Elementary has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is West Marion Elementary a charter school?
No, West Marion Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Marion Elementary a Title I school?
No, West Marion Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Marion Elementary?
100.0% of students at West Marion Elementary 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
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 234
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.4%
- Phone
- (601) 731-2076
- Area population (ZIP 39483)
- 5,003
- Area average commute
- 45.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 39483; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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