At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 412
645
Total Enrollment
State avg: 71%
77%+5.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
8–9
Grade Span
Other
Level
Overview
MARION JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public other serving grades 8–9 in MARION, Arkansas. The school enrolls 645 students. It is part of the MARION SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Arkansas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
77% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelOther
Grade Span8–9
DistrictMARION SCHOOL DISTRICT
County5035
CityMARION
ZIP72364
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID050939000683
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment645
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.