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#1096 of 1,176 schools in SC
Marion Intermediate
Elementary School · Marion 10 · Marion, SC
A Marion 10 elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2320 North Highway 41-A, Marion, SC 29571
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 20% proficient (2022)
- 23.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Marion Intermediate score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 11-year record (2012–2022) and has held near 18% recently.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* 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 SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Marion Intermediate 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,255/100K
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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
$35,340
Median home value
$99,000
Median rent
$648/mo
College educated
17%
Homeownership
58.1%
Poverty rate
22%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29571; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pee Dee AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.9private | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 431 | Compare → |
| Mullins Marion Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| Creek Bridge Stem AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–8 | Not available | 345 | Compare → |
| Mccormick ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 3–5 | Not available | 299 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Marion 10
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #8 of 9
- District spending per student
- $15,411NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 42.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Marion Intermediate is listed in Marion 10; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marion Intermediate
Marion Intermediate is a public elementary school in Marion, SC, part of Marion 10, serving approximately 418 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 23.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,096 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marion Intermediate
What grades does Marion Intermediate serve?
Marion Intermediate serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Marion Intermediate?
Marion Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 418 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion Intermediate is 23.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marion Intermediate rank in SC?
Marion Intermediate ranks #1,096 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Marion Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?
Marion Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Intermediate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marion Intermediate has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Marion Intermediate a charter school?
No, Marion Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marion Intermediate a Title I school?
No, Marion Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marion Intermediate?
100.0% of students at Marion Intermediate 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 418
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.7%
- Phone
- (843) 423-8345
- Area population (ZIP 29571)
- 13,788
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 29571; 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, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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