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Marion Seventh Grade Academy

Public Grades 7

297^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 324 Arkansas Middle Schools

Better than 8% of Arkansas middle schools

Summary

Marion Seventh Grade Academy is a public middle school in Marion, Arkansas, serving 295 students in 7th grade. The school is part of the Marion School District, which is ranked 226 out of 250 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Marion Seventh Grade Academy is significantly underperforming compared to the state average. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 14.3% in English Language Arts to 21.1% in Mathematics, while the state averages were 34.7% and 38.7%, respectively. The school's performance is also lower than the Marion School District average, indicating it is one of the lower-performing schools within the district. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the past few years, from 265th out of 335 Arkansas middle schools in 2023-2024 to 297th out of 324 in 2024-2025, placing it in the bottom 10% of middle schools in the state.

The school's challenges may be reflective of a broader regional issue, as the nearby Wonder Junior High School and West Junior High School, both part of the West Memphis School District, also perform significantly below the state average in academic proficiency. However, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.1 in 2023-2024 could be an advantage in providing more individualized attention to students, potentially leading to improved academic outcomes if leveraged effectively.

287

Students ?

12.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

75.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

10 Patriot Drive
Marion, AR 72364

(870) 739-5173

District: Marion School District

Racial breakdown:

African American:

56.8%

White:

32.4%

Two or more races:

5.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 21st percentile in 2024 → 8th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Arkansas average (16% vs 36% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (8th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 13 percentile points since 2024

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school16%

District avg18%

Arkansas avg36%

297^th of 324

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Bottom 8%▼ down 13 pts since 2024

From bottom 21% (2024) to bottom 8% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

226^th of 250Marion School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2025	12.5	297 of 324	8.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	28.2	265 of 335	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics21%-18 vs state

Science15%-23 vs state

Reading15%-21 vs state

English Language Arts14%-20 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2025)				ATLAS Reading (2025)				ATLAS Mathematics (2025)			ATLAS Algebra (2025)			ATLAS Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Marion Seventh Grade Academy	Public	7	10 Patriot Drive	Marion	72364	Crittenden County	Marion School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(870) 739-5173	287	23	12.7	75.3%	93 (32.4%)	163 (56.8%)	14 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.9%)	12.5	297^th of 324 public middle schools	8.3%		28.2	265^th of 335 public middle schools	20.9%	32	14.3			14.3	14.7			14.7	21.1		21.1				15.4		15.4
West Junior High School	Public	7-9	331 W Barton	West Memphis	72301	Crittenden County	West Memphis School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 735-3161	461	42	10.9	100.0%	119 (25.8%)	323 (70.1%)	16 (3.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	12.6	296^th of 324 public middle schools	8.6%		12.1	309^th of 335 public middle schools	7.8%	13	13.9	12.1	16.8	14.4	17.6	14.3	15.5	15.9	22.0	6.9	15.6	28.0	0.9	5.9	15.8	17.0	16.3	$13,508	$2,170	$11,338
Wonder Junior High School	Public	7-9	1405 Madison	West Memphis	72301	Crittenden County	West Memphis School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 735-8522	511	45	11.3	100.0%	6 (1.2%)	493 (96.5%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	6.7	314^th of 324 public middle schools	3.1%		4.9	328^th of 335 public middle schools	2.1%	14	11.6	5.1	7.8	7.9	12.3	5.1	10.1	9.1	19.4	5.0	12.1	5.9	2.1	2.5	10.2	4.5	7.1	$14,684	$3,199	$11,485

Frequently Asked Questions about Marion Seventh Grade Academy

What is the racial makeup of Marion Seventh Grade Academy?

Students at Marion Seventh Grade Academy are 57% African American, 32% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

What district is Marion Seventh Grade Academy in?

Marion School District

How many students attend Marion Seventh Grade Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 287 students attended Marion Seventh Grade Academy.

Is Marion Seventh Grade Academy a good school?

Marion Seventh Grade Academy ranks in the bottom 8.3% of Arkansas middle schools.

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