Enrollment
143
Middle
DISTRICT 244 · STATE 452
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MARION COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 280282001244
EAST MARION MIDDLE SCHOOL
527 East Marion School Road, Columbia, MS 39429 · (601) 731-7936 · Marion County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL143 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
15.2:1
9 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.3:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
98%
140 students
DISTRICT 99% · STATE 80%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 45 | 31% |
| Grade 7 | 48 | 34% |
| Grade 8 | 50 | 35% |
Student demographics
48%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 55% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Marion County School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like EAST MARION MIDDLE SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAST MARION MIDDLE SCHOOL this school | 143 | 97.9% | N/A |
| Amite County Middle School Liberty | 144 | 100.0% | 43.2% |
| Coahoma County Jr High School CLARKSDALE | 172 | 95.9% | N/A |
| South Delta Middle School ANGUILLA | 138 | 100.0% | 33.1% |
| Oakhurst Intermediate School CLARKSDALE | 197 | 96.4% | 33.4% |
| Okolona Middle School OKOLONA | 125 | 100.0% | 38.8% |
Matched among Mississippi middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where EAST MARION MIDDLE SCHOOL ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 143 | #179 of 186 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 97.9% | #80 of 184 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 143 | 9.4 | 15.2:1 | 98% (140) |
| 2000-01 | 318 | 17 | 18.7:1 | 84% (267) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for EAST MARION MIDDLE SCHOOL.
About EAST MARION MIDDLE SCHOOL
EAST MARION MIDDLE SCHOOL is a small middle school found in Columbia, Mississippi. The school's enrollment of 143 students covers grades 6 through 8. Enrollment is 68% lower than the average for middle schools in Mississippi, which is about 452.
Marion County School District counts 7 schools and 2,028 students, including EAST MARION MIDDLE SCHOOL.
Black students account for 67% of enrollment at EAST MARION MIDDLE SCHOOL. Other students are 26% White and 6% multiracial. That is higher than the 32% Black share among all Marion County residents. EAST MARION MIDDLE SCHOOL has a diversity index of 48%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Teacher staffing is 9.4 full-time equivalents, or about 15.2 students per teacher. The 13.7:1 average for middle schools in Mississippi is lower than this school's figure. Eligibility for subsidized school meals is 98%. For comparison, public schools in Marion County average 89%.
County data help place the school in context: in Marion County, median household income is about $45,110, roughly 14% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 16%. The public schools of Marion County number 13 and enroll about 3,667.
Nearby, EAST MARION HIGH SCHOOL is less than a tenth of a mile away. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8.
The federal government classifies EAST MARION MIDDLE SCHOOL's location as Rural: Fringe.
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Marion County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
24,193
Census ACS
Median income
$45,110
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
14%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
16%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
3,667 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Marion County School District
- WEST MARION PRIMARY SCHOOLElementary · 435 students
- WEST MARION MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 355 students
- WEST MARION HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 347 students
- EAST MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 298 students
- WEST MARION ELEMENTARYMiddle · 234 students
- EAST MARION HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 216 students
Other schools in Columbia
- Columbia High SchoolHigh · 484 students
- Columbia Primary SchoolElementary · 448 students
- Columbia Elementary SchoolElementary · 378 students
- Jefferson Middle SchoolMiddle · 329 students
- EAST MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 298 students
- EAST MARION HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 216 students
Nearby schools
- EAST MARION HIGH SCHOOL0.0 mi · 216
- EAST MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.0 mi · 298
- Columbia High School2.2 mi · 484
- Columbia Elementary School2.3 mi · 378
- Columbia Primary School2.5 mi · 448
- Jefferson Middle School2.9 mi · 329
Frequently asked questions
About EAST MARION MIDDLE SCHOOLHow large is EAST MARION MIDDLE SCHOOL?
EAST MARION MIDDLE SCHOOL enrolls approximately 143 students in grades 06-08.
What grades does EAST MARION MIDDLE SCHOOL serve?
EAST MARION MIDDLE SCHOOL serves grades 06-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at EAST MARION MIDDLE SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at EAST MARION MIDDLE SCHOOL is approximately 15.2:1 (9 FTE teachers).
How diverse is EAST MARION MIDDLE SCHOOL?
EAST MARION MIDDLE SCHOOL reports a student body of 26% White, 1% Hispanic, 67% Black, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees EAST MARION MIDDLE SCHOOL?
EAST MARION MIDDLE SCHOOL is overseen by Marion County School District in Marion County.
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