Summary:
The Marion School District in Arkansas is home to a single public high school, Marion High School, serving grades 10-12 with a total enrollment of 904 students. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.1, its academic performance is generally below state averages across multiple subject areas, including English Language Arts, Reading, Geometry, and Biology.
In the 2024-2025 school year, Marion High School's proficiency rates in these core subjects were significantly lower than the state averages. For example, only 25.5% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 34.7%. In Geometry, the school's proficiency rate was just 1.5%, compared to the state average of 21.5%. This underperformance is reflected in the school's fluctuating statewide ranking, which has ranged from 170th out of 295 Arkansas high schools in 2022-2023 to 224th out of 291 in the current 2024-2025 school year, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The data also reveals that Marion High School serves a student population with a high level of economic disadvantage, with 80.75% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024. This suggests that the school and district may need to implement targeted interventions and support services to address the unique needs of this population and improve overall academic outcomes. While the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio could be a strength, more comprehensive strategies may be necessary to drive sustained progress and better prepare students for success.
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