SchoolGrade

A quick view of overall attainment (SchoolGrade) and how the school performs relative to its context.

SchoolGrade™

B-

A single grade anchored in proficiency (share of students at or above the state bar).

Actual Test Scores

43%

Percent of tested students who met or exceeded the state’s proficiency bar.

Projected Test Scores

41%

Estimated proficiency given the school’s student and community context.

When comparing actual test scores to projected performance based on socioeconomic factors, West Marion High School Exceeds Expectations compared to other schools in the US.

What is SchoolGrade™?
  • SchoolGrade converts proficiency into a single grade for quick comparison.
  • Actual vs. Projected shows how much performance exceeds or trails what we’d expect given student and community context.
  • Teacher Grade summarizes that gap at the school level; it is not an evaluation of individual teachers.

Academics

Key performance indicators for student achievement and college readiness.

Academic Performance

Proficiency on state assessments by subject.

Math Proficiency

40%

Percent proficient on state math tests.

English Proficiency

35%

Percent proficient on state English and language art (reading) tests.

Science Proficiency

55%

Percent proficient on state science tests.

View detailed state comparisons

Math Proficiency

40%
29%

ELA Proficiency

35%
31%

Science Proficiency

55%
43%

MS Average

College Preparedness & Advanced Coursework

Graduation, advanced coursework, and college‑level participation.

Graduation Rate

90%

Percent graduating in four years.

Enrolled in AP Classes

7%

Percent of students enrolled in at least one AP course.

AP Classes Taught

5

Number of AP courses offered.

Students in Dual Enrollment

14%

Percent taking college courses during high school.

Students enrolled in IB Classes

14%

Percent enrolled in International Baccalaureate classes.

View AP Enrollment by Class

AP Science

3%
2%

AP Computer Science

0%
1%

AP Math

0%
1%

MS Average

Neighborhood

Details on neighborhood safety, economics, and community

Crime Grade

Use as neighborhood context, not a rating of the school.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

20.42 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.50 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

11.70 per 1,000 Residents

What is Crime Grade?

Crime Grade uses a combination of official crime reports (FBI, state, and local law enforcement) and machine‐learning algorithms to fill in reporting gaps and correct errors, producing a single letter‐grade that reflects a neighborhood’s overall safety.

By integrating Crime Grade, parents see not only how well a school performs academically but also how safe the surrounding community is, giving a more complete picture of each school’s environment.

Economics & Housing

Median Household Income

$41,883

MS Average: $62,254

Unemployment Rate

16.2%

MS Average: 6.1%

Median Home value

$98,718

MS Average: $170,211

Median Rent

$945 /mo

MS Average: $980

Adults with HS Diploma or Higher

76.7%

MS Average: 86.9%

Teachers & Staff

Key metrics on teacher and support staff capacity, qualifications, and retention.

Staffing Levels

Student to Teacher Ratio

13:1

MS Average: 13:1

Number of Teachers

48

Fulltime Equivalent Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$54,490

Average for all teachers in Marion Co School Dist

Student to Counselor Ratio

569:1

MS Average: 381:1

Number of Support Staff

2

View Breakdown Below

View the Support Staff Breakdown

Psychologists:

0

Nurses:

0

Social Workers:

0

Law Enforcement Officers:

1

Security Staff:

0

Staff Qualifications

Percent Certified Teachers

100%

MS Average: 96%

Percent of Experienced Teachers

74%

MS Average: 76%

Environment & Safety

Suspensions

In-School Suspensions – Days

154

Students removed from class but supervised on campus.

Out-of-School Suspensions – Days

180

Students sent out of school to another setting.

Total Days Missed

554

Total number of days missed due to suspensions.

Expulsions – Days

Expulsions With Services

1

Total expulsions where educational services continued.

Expulsions Without Services

1

Total expulsions where no educational services continued.

Expulsions with Zero-Tolerance

2

Total expulsions imposed under a zero‑tolerance rule.

View incidents of bullying by victim type

Gender-Based

0

Sexual Orientation Based

0

Race-Based

0

Disability-Based

0

Religion-Based

0

Resources & Finance

Per‑Student Expenditure

$6740 /yr

District-level per-student spending.

Instruction vs. Administration

$6.43

Dollars spent on instruction for every $1 on administration.

Equity & Access

Student demographics and access indicators.

Race & Ethnicity

Percent of enrolled students by reported category.

White

70%

Native American

0%

Asian or Pacific Islander

0%

Black

28%

Latino

2%

Multiracial

0%

Native Hawaiian or Alaskan

0%

Socioeconomic Status & Housing Vulnerability

Economically Disadvantaged

80%

Students meeting the state definition.

Foster System

1%

Students in foster care.

Homeless

0%

Students in families experiencing homelessness.

Language & Mobility

English as a Second Language

1%

Students for whom English is a second language.

Migratory

0%

Students in migratory families.

Military-connected

0%

Students in military families.

Special Needs & Gifted

Students with Disabilities

12%

Gifted & Talented

0%

High Schools Nearest to West Marion High School

Explore nearby high schools and compare both actual and projected test scores.

Tylertown High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 15%
  • Projected Test Scores: 20%
  • Distance: 18.6 mi
Pine School

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Distance: 23.0 mi
Lawrence County High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 20%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Distance: 25.6 mi
Oak Grove High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Distance: 28.3 mi
Franklinton High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Distance: 29.9 mi
Lumberton High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Distance: 30.0 mi
Bogalusa High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 9%
  • Projected Test Scores: 14%
  • Distance: 31.5 mi
Seminary High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Distance: 31.6 mi
Collins High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Distance: 33.8 mi
Hattiesburg High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 19%
  • Distance: 34.1 mi