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West Marion Primary School

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West Marion Primary School ranks 100 th of 377 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-4

100^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 377 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Better than 73% of Mississippi elementary schools

Summary

West Marion Primary School in Foxworth, MS, serves 435 students in pre-kindergarten through fourth grade and is part of the Marion County School District. Despite serving a student population where 99.31% qualify for free/reduced lunch, the school earned a 4-star rating for 2025-26 and ranked 99th out of 377 Mississippi elementary schools, placing it at the 74th percentile statewide. That ranking is notably higher than its own district's overall standing of 61st out of 134 districts and makes West Marion the highest-ranked elementary school among its nearby peers.

The school's biggest strength is its exceptional 3rd grade performance. In 2025-26, 70% of 3rd graders scored proficient in ELA, compared to 48.5% statewide, and 68.9% scored proficient in math, compared to 48.8% statewide. West Marion dramatically outperforms East Marion Elementary School, its same-district neighbor just under 3 miles away, which posted just 36.1% in 3rd grade ELA and 38.3% in math despite a nearly identical poverty rate. West Marion also beats Baxterville School and Columbia Elementary School in 3rd grade math and ELA, even though those schools serve more economically advantaged students with smaller class sizes. The school's 4th grade math remains strong at 61.7% versus the state average of 51.5%.

The clearest area of concern is 4th grade reading. Only 39.7% of 4th graders scored proficient in ELA, well below the state average of 52.4% and behind Baxterville (53.4%) and Columbia Elementary (53.3%). Students who posted strong 3rd grade scores dropped sharply by 4th grade, suggesting the transition to upper-elementary literacy needs additional support. Class sizes are also rising: West Marion's student-teacher ratio jumped from 13.4 to 19.7 in a single year, the highest among nearby schools. Chronic absenteeism sits at 21.6%, which is better than the district average but remains a risk factor. If the school can strengthen 4th grade reading and manage larger classes, it has the potential to become one of the top elementary schools in the region.

435

Students ?

19.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,385

Per pupil spending ?

99.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

20 Cedar Street
Foxworth, MS 39483

(601) 736-3713

District: Marion County School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.5%

African American:

20.9%

Two or more races:

4.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 74th percentile in 2025 → 73rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Mississippi average (61% vs 50% meeting standards)

✓Above the Mississippi median (73rd percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school61%

District avg54%

Mississippi avg50%

100^th of 377

Mississippi public elementary schools ?

Top 27%▼ down 1 pts since 2025

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Elementary Schools in the Marion County School District

61^st of 133Marion County School District among Mississippi 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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2026	72.1	100 of 377	73.5%	★★★★☆
2025	72.5	98 of 383	74.4%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics66%+16 vs state

English Language Arts56%+6 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MAAP English Language Arts (2026)						MAAP Mathematics (2026)						MAAP Science (2026)		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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
West Marion Primary School	Public	PK, KG-4	20 Cedar Street	Foxworth	39483	Marion County	Marion County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 736-3713	435	22	19.7	99.3%	311 (71.5%)	91 (20.9%)	14 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.1%)	72.1	100^th of 377 public elementary schools	73.5%		72.5	98^th of 383 public elementary schools	74.4%	2	70.0	39.7					68.9	61.7							$11,385
Columbia Elementary School	Public	3-5	401 Mary Street	Columbia	39429	Marion County	Columbia School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 736-2362	378	29	13.1	73.8%	202 (53.4%)	152 (40.2%)	6 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.2%)	64	129^th of 377 public elementary schools	65.8%		60.3	155^th of 383 public elementary schools	59.5%	26	53.6	53.3	56.3				65.0	55.9	48.4				74.3		$11,740
Columbia Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	913 West Avenue	Columbia	39429	Marion County	Columbia School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 736-2216	448	35	12.9	70.1%	229 (51.1%)	181 (40.4%)	12 (2.7%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.1%)								(n/a)															$12,412
East Marion Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	527 East Marion School Road	Columbia	39429	Marion County	Marion County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 736-7290	298	17	17.8	99.0%	82 (27.5%)	190 (63.8%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (7.7%)	41.3	226^th of 377 public elementary schools	40.1%		27.5	288^th of 383 public elementary schools	24.8%	62	36.1	38.2	48.6				38.3	58.1	37.8				72.9		$12,929
Dexter Elementary School	Public	K-8	927 Highway 48 East	Tylertown	39667	Walthall County	Walthall County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 876-3985	74	13	5.7	91.9%	30 (40.5%)	22 (29.7%)	4 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (23.0%)	51.7	176^th of 377 public elementary schools	53.3%					(n/a)		50.0	61.6					50.0	46.2				61.6	876.0	$17,500
Tylertown Primary School	Public	PK, KG-3	813 Ball Avenue	Tylertown	39667	Walthall County	Walthall County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 876-0066	395	27	14.9		59 (14.9%)	223 (56.5%)	10 (2.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	102 (25.8%)								(n/a)	31.2						55.9								$11,300
Baxterville School	Public	PK, KG-6	5531 Highway 11	Lumberton	39455	Lamar County	Lamar County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 796-4483	217	23	9.4	77.9%	205 (94.5%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.7%)	63.5	131^st of 377 public elementary schools	65.3%		76.6	72^nd of 383 public elementary schools	81.2%	59	45.8	53.4	63.2				60.8	53.3	47.4				78.9		$14,989
Carver Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	381 Williamsburg Road	Bassfield	39421	Jefferson Davis County	Jeff Davis County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 943-5151	252	17	14.4	98.8%	63 (25.0%)	164 (65.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (9.9%)	55.5	163^rd of 377 public elementary schools	56.8%					(n/a)	57.7	47.7	42.8				55.5	59.5	37.1				74.3		$14,155

Frequently Asked Questions about West Marion Primary School

Is West Marion Primary School a good school?

West Marion Primary School ranks 100^th of 377 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of West Marion Primary School?

Students at West Marion Primary School are 71% White, 21% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of West Marion Primary School attend?

Students who attend West Marion Primary School usually go on to attend:

High : West Marion High School

What district is West Marion Primary School in?

Marion County School District

How many students attend West Marion Primary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 435 students attended West Marion Primary School.

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2025–26 MAAP test scoresAug 21, 2026

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2023–24 through 2024–25 attendance data & graduation ratesSep 26, 2025

2023–24 graduation ratesSep 23, 2025

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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