Excellent
#26 of 863 schools in MS
Top 3% in state
West Marion Primary School
Elementary School · Marion Co School Dist · Foxworth, MS
A Marion Co School Dist elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
Post Offce Box 6, Foxworth, MS 39483
- Math 73% vs MS 55% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs MS 51% (2025)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Marion Primary School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2020, reaching 65% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 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 Primary School 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 3–5 | 2.4 mi | 369 | Compare → |
| Columbia Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–2 | 2.7 mi | 433 | Compare → |
| East Marion Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–6 | 2.9 mi | 359 | Compare → |
| Woodlawn Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–12 | 4.9 mi | 77 | 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 Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 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 Primary School is listed in MARION CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Marion Primary School
West Marion Primary School is a public elementary school in Foxworth, MS, part of Marion Co School Dist, serving approximately 365 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #26 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Marion Primary School
What grades does West Marion Primary School serve?
West Marion Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend West Marion Primary School?
West Marion Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 365 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Marion Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Marion Primary School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Marion Primary School rank in MS?
West Marion Primary School ranks #26 of 863 schools in MS.
What is West Marion Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Marion Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Marion Primary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Marion Primary School a charter school?
No, West Marion Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Marion Primary School a Title I school?
No, West Marion Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Marion Primary School?
100.0% of students at West Marion Primary 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
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 365
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.8%
- Phone
- (601) 736-3713
- 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 · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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