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School Report CardHigh SchoolMarion County

Marion Co High School

Marion County, Tennessee

C
Satisfactory

3.3 / 5.0

C3.3 / 5.0
Satisfactory

High School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Marion Co High School earned an overall grade of C with a score of 3.3 out of 5.0, placing it among the upper half of high schools in Marion County. The school ranks #3 out of 10 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 2.9.

This satisfactory rating indicates that Marion Co High School is meeting many of the state's accountability benchmarks, with some areas showing room for continued improvement.

AverageCAverageCAbove AverageBExcellentA

How This Grade Was Calculated

Tennessee calculates each school’s letter grade using a weighted combination of performance indicators. Each component is scored on a 1–5 scale and assigned a letter grade.

50% weight

Average

C
3.0/ 5.0

Measures the percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on state assessments in ELA, math, science, and social studies.

30% weight

Average

C
3.0/ 5.0

Tracks how much academic progress all students made over the school year, regardless of their starting point.

10% weight

Above Average

B
4.0/ 5.0

Focuses specifically on growth among the lowest-performing 25% of students, ensuring schools support those who need it most.

10% weight

Excellent

A
5.0/ 5.0

Evaluates how well a school prepares students for life after graduation through ACT scores, graduation rates, and career readiness.

Weighted Contribution to Final Grade

C 50%
C 30%
B 10%
A 10%

The final score of 3.3 is calculated by multiplying each component’s score by its weight percentage and summing the results. A higher weight means that component has a larger influence on the overall grade.

Subject Proficiency

Percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on TNReady assessments.

Across all tested subjects, an average of 32.9% of students at Marion Co High School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in ELA (High) at 41.4%, while Math (High) at 18.1% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

50%+ Proficient 30-49% Proficient Below 30%

ELA (High): 41.4% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (High): 18.1% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Science (High): 39.2% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Social Studies (High): 32.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Growth Indicators

Year-over-year academic growth measured on a 1–5 scale using TVAAS data.

Marion Co High School shows moderate overall academic growth with an average score of 2.8 out of 5.0 across measured subjects. This suggests students are making less than expected progress and the school may need to focus on instructional strategies that accelerate learning.

Literacy

4.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Numeracy

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Science

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Social Studies

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 30.1% of all students at Marion Co High School demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 24.0%, representing a 6.1 percentage point gap that warrants attention. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 9.2%, 20.9 points below the overall rate.

All Students
30.1%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
24.0%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
9.2%

Below the proficiency benchmark

College & Career Readiness

Metrics that measure how well students are prepared for postsecondary success.

College and career readiness is a critical indicator of long-term student outcomes. Marion Co High School reports a ready graduate rate of 20.4%.

Overall Rate
81.0%

Strong performance

ACT Ready
20.4%

Area for improvement

Postsecondary
73.7

Reported metric

Industry Cert
27.0%

Moderate performance

Military Ready
22.6%

Area for improvement

How Does Marion Co High School Compare?

Overall score compared to the Marion County average and the Tennessee state average.

With a score of 3.3, Marion Co High School is above the Marion County average of 2.9 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 10 schools in Marion County, this school holds the #3 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Marion Co High School’s performance data.

What grade did Marion Co High School receive?
Marion Co High School received an overall grade of C (Satisfactory) with a score of 3.3 out of 5.0 for the 2023-24 school year. This grade is determined by the Tennessee Department of Education based on student achievement, growth, and college and career readiness indicators.
How does Marion Co High School compare to other Marion County schools?
Marion Co High School ranks #3 out of 10 schools in Marion County. The county average score is 2.9, and Marion Co High School’s score of 3.3 is above that average. This places the school among the stronger performers in the county.
What does the growth score mean for Marion Co High School?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Marion Co High School’s average growth score of 2.8 out of 5.0 indicates moderate year-over-year progress. A score below 3.0 means students are growing slower than expected, which can compound over time.
Is Marion Co High School above or below the state average?
Marion Co High School’s score of 3.3 is below the approximate Tennessee state average of 3.4. This means the school has room to improve to reach the statewide benchmark.
Which subjects are strongest at Marion Co High School?
The highest proficiency rate is in ELA (High) at 41.4%, while the lowest is in Math (High) at 18.1%. Across all 4 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 32.9%.

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Data from the Tennessee Department of Education | 2023-24 School Year