Marion Jr High School vs. Herrin Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 742 students in grades 6-8, Marion Jr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is equal to the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 513 students in grades 6-8, Herrin Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
742 students
513 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
39 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1406 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1236 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
250
178
Grade 7 Students
237
177
Grade 8 Students
255
158
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
7%
4%
% Black
10%
5%
% White
73%
78%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
12%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%