Marion Middle School - 03

Marion School District 60-3
100 S Cedar St
Marion, SD 57043
48 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Marion Middle School, located at 100 S. Cedar in Marion, South Dakota, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Marion School District. As a smaller educational institution, it focuses on fostering a close-knit community where students can transition from elementary school into a more structured academic environment. The school is dedicated to providing a balanced curriculum that emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging student participation in extracurricular activities, helping to prepare students for the rigors of high school.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Marion School District, which emphasizes student success, character development, and a commitment to lifelong learning. By leveraging the benefits of a small-town educational setting, Marion Middle School maintains a supportive atmosphere where teachers can provide personalized attention to help students navigate their middle school years. Further information regarding their specific academic programs, faculty contact details, and school policies can be found on their official website at http://www.marion.k12.sd.us.
48
Total Students
2.4
Full-Time Teachers
20.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    39 (81.2 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (10.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (8.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Marion School District 60-3
Phone: (605)648-3615
Website: http://www.marion.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 48
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 13
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 20
Grade 7 14
Grade 8 14
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Parker Jr. High - 03
Parker School District 60-4
Charter School 72 Students
335 W 1st St
Parker, SD 57053 (6.2 miles away)
Middle School 7th - 8th