How do these schools compare?
| Metric | MARION ALTERNATIVE CENTER | MARION MIDDLE |
|---|---|---|
| Location | SMILEY, TX | MARION, TX |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | other | middle |
| Enrollment | 12 | 396 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | — | 13.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 70.0% | 35.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | MARION ALTERNATIVE CENTER | MARION MIDDLE |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,117 | $14,117 |
| District | MARION ISD | MARION ISD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | MARION ALTERNATIVE CENTER | MARION MIDDLE |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25.0% | 49.5% |
| African American | 8.3% | 2.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 66.7% | 43.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 0.0% | 4.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | MARION ALTERNATIVE CENTER | MARION MIDDLE |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 6:1 | 396:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 83.3% | 15.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 39 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.