West Marion Elementary School

West Marion Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
820 Marler Rd,  Marion, NC
Mcdowell County Schools
3.4
393 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Nakia Carson
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
37%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
30
Full Time Teachers
30
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.5%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
54.3%
State Average
54.6%
Science
76.4%
State Average
68%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
380:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
White
78.2%
Hispanic
13.8%
Black
3.7%
Two or more races
2.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.3%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/30/2018
My experience with this school has been excellent. The teachers really care about each student and the principal is the best one you could ask for. I'm proud to say that both of my children go to West Marion Elementary!
5.0 parent
1/20/2017
Great School great teachersmy kids love it
5.0 parent
8/4/2014
Wonderful school. Would recommend this school to any mom choosing a school for their babies.
1.0 other
12/6/2012
This school and it's school board edited the word "God" out of a first graders poem for Veterans Day because ONE person complained. To me that says this school and the district is not the place you want to send your children.

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West Marion Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Marion, NC and is served by the Mcdowell County Schools in North Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 393 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. West Marion Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like New Manna Christian School, Asheville Academy, Nebo Crossing Academy, and more. Learn more about what Marion has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near West Marion Elementary School.

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