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#820 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 44% in state
Marion Middle
Middle School · Smyth County Public Schools · Marion, VA
A Smyth County Public Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
134 Wilden St, Marion, VA 24354
- Math 52% vs VA 66% (2025)
- Reading 67% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Marion Middle score 62% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 21 points since 2019, to 59% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (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 33 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
102.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,690/100K
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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
$42,076
Median home value
$142,100
Median rent
$686/mo
College educated
19.7%
Homeownership
66%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24354; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in Smyth County Public Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilhowie MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 295 | Compare → |
| Northwood MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–8 | Not available | 164 | 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.
Smyth County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #11 of 13
- District spending per student
- $15,196NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Marion Middle is listed in Smyth County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marion Middle
Marion Middle is a public middle school in Marion, VA, part of Smyth County Public Schools, serving approximately 389 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #820 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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 389 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion Middle is 11.1:1. 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 VA?
Marion Middle ranks #820 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Marion Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Marion Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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?
102.1% 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
- 389
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Smyth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.9%
- Phone
- (276) 783-4466
- Area population (ZIP 24354)
- 12,984
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 48.4
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 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. 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 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. 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 24354; 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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