MARION JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

MARION SCHOOL DISTRICT
801 CARTER DR
MARION, AR 72364
588 Students
Secondary School 8th - 9th
School Overview
Marion Junior High School, located at 801 Carter Drive in Marion, Arkansas, is a key component of the Marion School District. Serving students in the middle grades, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment designed to bridge the transition between elementary education and the more rigorous demands of high school. The campus emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for future success while fostering personal growth and community engagement.

As part of the broader Marion School District, the junior high benefits from the district’s commitment to integrating modern technology and diverse extracurricular opportunities into the student experience. The school aims to cultivate a culture of excellence, encouraging students to develop essential critical thinking and social skills. For families and community members seeking more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district initiatives, the school maintains an active presence online at http://www.msd3.org.
588
Total Students
45.9
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    363 (61.7%)
  • White
    150 (25.5%)
  • Hispanic
    40 (6.8%)
  • Two or More
    32 (5.4%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Secondary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: MARION SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (870)739-5140
Website: http://www.msd3.org
Grade Range: 8th - 9th
Total Students: 588
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 45.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 350
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 100

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 8 284
Grade 9 304
Gender Ratio