Enrollment
396
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Marion, TX
Marion Middle
Federal NCES profile for Marion Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482910003281
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marion Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 35.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Marion Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marion Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Marion, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marion Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marion Middle
Marion Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Marion, Texas, enrolling 396 students.
At 14.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 396 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 692 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #333.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (44%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 396 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
15.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Marion Isd also operates Marion H S (516 students) and Norma Krueger El (398 students) alongside Marion Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Marion Middle compares
Marion Middle on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.2% | ▼ 43% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Texas - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,902
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 49.5%
Hispanic or Latino 43.7%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Marion Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marion Isd, which includes Marion Middle.
$11,902
Per student
-13%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.2%
State 32.2%
Federal 11.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Marion Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norma Krueger El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norma Krueger El/Bert Karrer Campus | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marion Alternative Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Marion Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~396 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Marion Middle
How many students attend Marion Middle?
Marion Middle has 396 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Marion, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion Middle is 14.7:1, which is 0% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marion Middle?
35.2% of students at Marion Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marion Middle?
The largest demographic group at Marion Middle is White at 49.5% of enrollment, in Marion, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marion Middle?
Marion Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marion Middle rank among public schools in Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, Marion Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Marion, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Marion on the city page.
Is Marion Middle a good school?
Marion Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Marion Isd?
Besides Marion Middle, Marion Isd also operates Marion H S (516 students), Norma Krueger El (398 students), and Norma Krueger El/Bert Karrer Campus (387 students). See the Marion Isd district page for the complete list.
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