Marion School District (Arkansas)
Marion School District | |
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Location | |
200 Manor Street
United StatesMarion, Arkansas 72364 | |
District information | |
Grades | KG–12 |
Established | 1869 |
Accreditation | ADE; AdvancED |
Schools | 6[1] |
NCES District ID | 0509390[1] |
Students and staff | |
Students | 4,326[1] |
Teachers | 258.75 (on FTE basis)[1] |
Staff | 563.75 (on FTE basis)[1] |
Student–teacher ratio | 16.72[1] |
Athletic conference | 7A/6A East (2012–14) |
District mascot | Patriots |
Colors | Red White Blue |
Other information | |
Website | www |
Marion School District is a public school district based in Marion, Arkansas, United States. The school district provides early childhood, elementary and secondary education for more than 4,300 kindergarten through grade 12 students at its six facilities at Marion and West Memphis in Crittenden County, Arkansas.
The district encompasses 209.96 square miles (543.8 km2) surrounding almost all of Marion, the municipalities of Clarkedale, Crawfordsville, Gilmore, Jericho, Sunset, Turrell, and portions of Jennette and West Memphis.[2]
Established in 1869, Marion School District is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) and its accreditiation by AdvancED is under advisement[3]
In November 2012, educator Alexia T. Weimer of Avondale Elementary School was recognized by Governor Mike Beebe as the 2013 Arkansas Teacher of the Year, as part of the National Teacher of the Year program.[4]
History
On July 1, 2004 the Crawfordsville School District consolidated into the Marion School District. On July 1, 2010 the Turrell School District consolidated into the Marion School District.[5]
Schools
Secondary schools:
- Marion High School—serving approximately 900 students in grades 10 through 12.
- Marion Junior High School—serving approximately 700 students in grades 8 and 9.
- Marion Middle School—serving approximately 640 students in grades 6 and 7.
Elementary schools:
- Marion Intermediate School—serving approximately 675 students in grades 4 and 5.
- Marion Elementary School—serving approximately 625 students in grades 2 and 3.
- Avondale Elementary School (West Memphis)—serving approximately 750 students in kindergarten and grade 1
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Marion School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 27 November 2012.
- ^ "SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): Crittenden County, AR" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. note: Since the production of the map, the Turrell School District merged into the Marion school district. Retrieved 2018-05-14.
- ^ "Institution Summary, Marion School District". AdvancED. Retrieved 27 November 2012.
- ^ "2013 Arkansas Teacher of the Year" (PDF). Arkansas Department of Education. 26 November 2012. Retrieved 27 November 2012.
- ^ "ConsolidationAnnex_from_1983.xls." Arkansas Department of Education. Retrieved on October 13, 2017.