NCMiddleProfile data from NCES 2023-24
East McDowell Middle School — School Profile & District Info
Middle|Marion, North Carolina|McDowell County Schools
Marion, NC 28752
School Profile
Grades
6–8
Enrollment
411
Student:Teacher
12.5:1
Locale
Town
District
McDowell County SchoolsEcon. Disadvantaged
99.3%
Phone
(828)652-7711School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
40%
37th percentile in NC
Math Proficiency
27%
26th percentile in NC
Chronic Absenteeism
19.6%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.1:1
Better than average in NCDistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,112
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 18%State 63%Local 19%
Community Context
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
392
Current enrollment
Declining(-36% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about East McDowell Middle School
Enrollment at East McDowell Middle School stands at 411 students. The school is a Middle institution in the local district.
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