Serving 234 students in grades 4-6, West Marion Elementary 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 48% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 4-6
Enrollment: 234 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MS
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
West Marion Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Marion Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
West Marion Elementary School is ranked #381 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend West Marion Elementary School?
234 students attend West Marion Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of West Marion Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Marion Elementary School?
West Marion Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Marion Elementary School offer ?
West Marion Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is West Marion Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 4-6
Enrollment: 234 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
