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West Marion Primary School vs. West Marion High School

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School Overview

School
West Marion Primary School
20 Cedar Street
Foxworth, MS 39483
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9/
10
Top 20%
West Marion High School
2 West Marion Street
Foxworth, MS 39483
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

West Marion Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)

West Marion High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 365 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, West Marion Primary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 587 students in grades 7-12, West Marion High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-3
7-12
Total Students
365 students
587 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at West Marion Primary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at West Marion High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West Marion Primary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West Marion High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at West Marion Primary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at West Marion High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at West Marion Primary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Marion County School District and the state of Mississippi, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at West Marion High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Marion County School District and the state of Mississippi, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#144 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 20%)
#377 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of West Marion Primary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of West Marion High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 10% in MS)
52%
(Top 50% in MS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Marion Primary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Marion County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Marion High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Marion County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
41%
(Top 50% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Marion Primary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Marion County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Marion High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Marion County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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58%
(Top 50% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Marion High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Marion County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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85-89%
(Bottom 50% in MS)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of West Marion High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Marion County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of West Marion Primary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of West Marion High School by grade.
Pre-K Students
20
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Kindergarten Students
94
-
Grade 1 Students
85
-
Grade 2 Students
86
-
Grade 3 Students
77
-
Grade 7 Students
-
110
Grade 8 Students
-
92
Grade 9 Students
-
96
Grade 10 Students
-
111
Grade 11 Students
-
94
Grade 12 Students
-
74
Ungraded Students
3
10

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at West Marion Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Marion County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at West Marion High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Marion County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
22%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at West Marion Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Marion County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at West Marion High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Marion County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
71%
69%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at West Marion Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Marion County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at West Marion High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Marion County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at West Marion Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Marion County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at West Marion High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Marion County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.45
0.45
This chart showcases the diversity score of West Marion Primary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Marion County School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of West Marion High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Marion County School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at West Marion Primary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Marion County School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at West Marion High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Marion County School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
(19-20 School Year Data)
10%
(19-20 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at West Marion Primary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Marion County School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at West Marion High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Marion County School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
 
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