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#3283 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 38% in state

Marion Middle

Middle School · Marion ISD · Marion, TX

A Marion ISD middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 189, Marion, TX 78124

  • Math 41% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 53% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 14:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.44 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-2.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.3 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-9.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
District spending per student$13,681
Chronic Absenteeism11.6%

Students at Marion Middle score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency41%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency53%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
88%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
86%
ELA
84%
2016
Math
85%
ELA
80%
2017
Math
64%
ELA
56%
2018
Math
56%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
56%
ELA
51%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
36%
ELA
55%
2024
Math
41%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

41.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Marion Middle 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 San Antonio map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 42Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average369/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$82,534

Median home value

$282,000

Median rent

$1,326/mo

College educated

21.5%

Homeownership

85.2%

Poverty rate

7.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78124; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Marion ISD

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$13,681NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Marion Middle is listed in MARION ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Marion Middle

Marion Middle is a public middle school in Marion, TX, part of Marion ISD, serving approximately 379 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,283 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Marion Middle

What grades does Marion Middle serve?

Marion Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Marion Middle?

Marion Middle has an enrollment of approximately 379 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Marion Middle is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Marion Middle rank in TX?

Marion Middle ranks #3,283 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Marion Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Marion Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Marion Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Marion Middle has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Marion Middle a charter school?

No, Marion Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Marion Middle a Title I school?

No, Marion Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marion Middle?

41.4% of students at Marion Middle 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
379
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Guadalupe County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.6%
Area population (ZIP 78124)
6,907
Area average commute
32.7 min
Area median age
43
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 78124; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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