How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Marion Junior High School | The Academies of West Memphis Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Marion, AR | West Memphis, AR |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 588 | 897 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 59.5% | 100.0% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Marion Junior High School | The Academies of West Memphis Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,956 | $13,096 |
| District | Marion School District | West Memphis School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Marion Junior High School | The Academies of West Memphis Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25.5% | 13.3% |
| African American | 61.7% | 83.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.8% | 1.8% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.4% | 0.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Marion Junior High School | The Academies of West Memphis Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 9 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 323:1 | 324:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.6% | 32.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 200 | 176 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.