Where is MARION JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL located?

MARION JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a urban school in MARION, AR.

What is the student-teacher ratio at MARION JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL?

The student-teacher ratio at MARION JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is 11.7:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in MARION, AR?

Schools in MARION include MARION JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the MARION area.

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MARION JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL — School Calendar 2026-27

MARION, Arkansas|MARION SCHOOL DISTRICT

MARION, AR 72364

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School Profile

Grades

8–9

Enrollment

645

Student:Teacher

11.7:1

Locale

Suburban

District

MARION SCHOOL DISTRICT

Econ. Disadvantaged

76.6%

Phone

(870)739-5140

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

29%

29th percentile in AR

Math Proficiency

19%

15th percentile in AR

Chronic Absenteeism

23.5%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

106 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

81 test takers

Athletics

3 sports, 14 teams

374 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 6.5:1

Better than average in AR

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

650

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

85% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.5

Nurses

Security Staff

1.5

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,956

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$5,992

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$14,480

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 17%State 44%Local 40%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$240,977

-0.3% 1yr+27.5% 5yr

Memphis, TN metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

32.6%

Below 150% poverty line

10.6%

Unemployment rate

8.6%

Uninsured residents

14.6%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

464

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

464

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

72%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

160 (34%)

Speech/Language Impairment

108 (23%)

Other Health Impairment

76 (16%)

Autism

64 (14%)

Intellectual Disability

47 (10%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

588

Current enrollment

Declining(-38% 5yr)

Coming Up

Fri, Sep 25, 2026

Bright Futures Marion Annual Breakfast

Break

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in MARION SCHOOL DISTRICT. MARION JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Thu, Sep 3, 2026	Parent-Teacher Conferences (all schools)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	No school (Labor Day weekend)District-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	No school (Labor Day weekend)District-wide	Holiday	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	Professional Development Day (no school for students)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Sep 25, 2026	Bright Futures Marion Annual BreakfastDistrict-wide	Break	—