West Marion Junior High School serves 222 students in grades 7-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 26% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
222 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
25%
47%
White
74%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend West Marion Junior High School?
222 students attend West Marion Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of West Marion Junior High School students are White, 25% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Marion Junior High School?
West Marion Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Marion Junior High School offer ?
West Marion Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is West Marion Junior High School part of?
West Marion Junior High School is part of Marion County School District.
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