- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Marion Middle held near 379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 482910003281 · Marion, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
396 enr · 14.7:1 · 35.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Marion H S (516 students)
Marion Middle held near 379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Marion Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marion H S
Marion H S
516 students
- Norma Krueger
Norma Krueger El
398 students
- This school
Marion Middle
396 students
- Norma Krueger
Norma Krueger El/Bert Karrer Campus
387 students
- Marion Alterna 12
Marion Alternative Center
12 students
What this shows Marion Middle reports 396 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marion Middle compares
Marion Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,681
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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.
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
District finance for Marion Isd reports $13,681 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~396 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 372 (2022-23) → 379 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.