James And Margie Marion Elementary

Summary:

James And Margie Marion Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Allen, Texas, serving 519 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Allen Independent School District, which is ranked 61 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

James And Margie Marion Elementary consistently ranks among the top 10% of Texas elementary schools, with exceptional academic performance across all grade levels and subjects. The school's STAAR test scores significantly exceed the state and district averages, particularly in reading, where 6th grade proficiency rates have reached as high as 87%. The school's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 38.73% White, 11.75% African American, 13.68% Hispanic, 27.94% Asian, and 7.51% two or more races, is reflected in its strong performance across different subgroups, suggesting an equitable and inclusive learning environment.

When compared to other nearby schools in the Allen Independent School District, such as Beverly Cheatham Elementary and Jenny Preston Elementary, James And Margie Marion Elementary stands out as a top-performing institution, with higher test scores and rankings across most grade levels and subjects. While the school's overall performance is exceptional, there may be opportunities to further improve in certain areas, such as the performance of English Language Learner (ELL) students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.


Detail:

Public K-6

 1595 Stablerun
       Allen, TX  75002


(214) 495-6784

District: Allen Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
393rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,903 Help


Students who attend James And Margie Marion Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Walter & Lois Curtis Middle
High:    Allen High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  693

Racial breakdown:

White:
38.1%
Asian:
28.4%
Hispanic:
14.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.5% Help


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Compare Details James And Margie Marion Elementary ranks better than 91.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 9th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Allen Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.46. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at James And Margie Marion Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (38.1%), Asian (28.4%), Hispanic (14.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 20.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James And Margie Marion Elementary is 15.8. 8 elementary schools in the Allen Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at James And Margie Marion Elementary is $9,903, which is the 7th highest among 16 elementary schools in the Allen Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

James And Margie Marion Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks James And Margie Marion Elementary 393rd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See James And Margie Marion Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Allen Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Allen Independent School District (Isd) 61st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for James And Margie Marion Elementary

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Rank History for all students at James And Margie Marion Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 74.46 712th 3465 79.5%
2005 73.78 763rd 3475 78.0%
2006 77.54 562nd 3476 83.8%
2007 80.80 392nd 3724 89.5%
2008 85.65 181st 3768 95.2%
2009 85.08 198th 3884 94.9%
2010 84.97 140th 3937 96.4%
2011 85.37 164th 4095 96.0%
2012 89.08 256th 4206 93.9%
2013 90.86 181st 4221 95.7%
2014 88.03 292nd 4260 93.1%
2015 89.14 255th 4320 94.1%
2016 87.30 366th 4286 91.5%
2017 93.83 243rd 4329 94.4%
2018 93.74 224th 4359 94.9%
2019 92.25 277th 4479 93.8%
2021 91.78 325th 4578 92.9%
2022 86.35 497th 4581 89.2%
2023 91.13 337th 4647 92.7%
2024 89.46 393rd 4675 91.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at James And Margie Marion Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 83.55 106th 1112 90.5%
2021 91.15 42nd 961 95.6%
2022 79.18 143rd 1004 85.8%
2023 71.90 256th 1099 76.7%
2024 77.93 173rd 1114 84.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at James And Margie Marion Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.33 1530th 3226 52.6%
2019 77.14 395th 3333 88.1%
2021 64.89 801st 3446 76.8%
2022 53.59 1439th 3487 58.7%
2023 70.25 706th 3556 80.1%
2024 84.23 361st 3638 90.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at James And Margie Marion Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.77 167th 3558 95.3%
2019 66.50 688th 3684 81.3%
2021 77.95 372nd 3799 90.2%
2022 83.57 293rd 3952 92.6%
2023 83.10 327th 4086 92.0%
2024 78.41 487th 4261 88.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at James And Margie Marion Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.56 256th 4264 94.0%
2019 78.38 458th 4309 89.4%
2021 72.62 724th 4451 83.7%
2022 51.08 2081st 4477 53.5%
2023 82.66 364th 4521 91.9%
2024 72.11 816th 4560 82.1%
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Rank History for Female students at James And Margie Marion Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.12 165th 4306 96.2%
2019 90.33 282nd 4348 93.5%
2021 88.08 418th 4499 90.7%
2022 80.36 660th 4561 85.5%
2023 85.79 475th 4588 89.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at James And Margie Marion Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.22 207th 3106 93.3%
2019 75.12 432nd 3184 86.4%
2021 74.26 714th 3006 76.2%
2022 65.82 1067th 2958 63.9%
2023 69.44 866th 2980 70.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at James And Margie Marion Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.10 745th 4240 82.4%
2019 76.10 554th 4295 87.1%
2021 76.07 501st 4331 88.4%
2022 56.32 1658th 4461 62.8%
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Rank History for Male students at James And Margie Marion Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.97 326th 4319 92.5%
2019 91.27 272nd 4357 93.8%
2021 91.96 288th 4498 93.6%
2022 88.41 375th 4563 91.8%
2023 91.92 255th 4585 94.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at James And Margie Marion Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.87 166th 1005 83.5%
2019 75.08 157th 1009 84.4%
2021 66.03 309th 967 68.0%
2022 57.82 448th 957 53.2%
2023 76.95 151st 1015 85.1%
2024 68.29 302nd 1035 70.8%
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Rank History for African American students at James And Margie Marion Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.48 134th 2483 94.6%
2019 85.76 180th 2515 92.8%
2021 83.50 199th 2444 91.9%
2022 74.43 388th 2421 84.0%
2023 66.68 581st 2443 76.2%
2024 66.08 591st 2421 75.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at James And Margie Marion Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.84 595th 4168 85.7%
2019 67.45 999th 4188 76.1%
2021 70.58 871st 4329 79.9%
2022 76.04 669th 4376 84.7%
2023 87.36 290th 4401 93.4%
2024 86.87 292nd 4431 93.4%
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Rank History for White students at James And Margie Marion Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.88 472nd 3127 84.9%
2019 75.26 567th 3142 82.0%
2021 73.82 605th 3082 80.4%
2022 68.41 846th 3082 72.6%
2023 70.17 783rd 3106 74.8%
2024 72.96 640th 3078 79.2%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

James And Margie Marion Elementary Test Scores
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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, October 3, 2015

Open Quote Marion is a fantastic school! Their teachers are hard-working, thorough, and caring. The administration is responsive and wonderful! The school is organized and creates an inviting atmosphere for both students and parents. My children look forward to school each day! Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, September 12, 2015

Open Quote Great school! We have three children attending and all three are doing extremely well. Administrative department has always been very helpful. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, April 12, 2013

Open Quote Stay away from this school!!! One of the worst in Allen for elementary schools. Administration is very unresponsive to any communications. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Open Quote I have had 2 kids finish this school and I have one child there currently. This school has gone down hill over the last few years. administration is really unresponsive to requests. I have called numerous times to discuss some problems we are having usually with no return phone call. Most of the teachers are great and do care about the kids, but a few shouldn't be teaching anywhere. If you do end up with one of these bad apples, good luck getting your child changed to a different class. Unless you get to be a home room mom or watchdog you can forget about doing anything at the school. (parties, events, etc..) Close Quote



Enrollment information for James And Margie Marion Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 386 70 61 75 5 n/a n/a 0 597
2005 446 89 86 103 3 n/a n/a 0 727
2006 489 109 101 108 5 n/a n/a 0 812
2007 526 114 126 109 5 n/a n/a 0 880
2008 546 128 141 114 7 n/a n/a 0 936
2009 558 117 158 126 8 n/a n/a 0 967
2010 491 110 138 113 4 n/a n/a 0 856
2011 505 94 129 119 4 5 29 0 885
2012 519 91 153 112 4 3 30 0 912
2013 517 96 153 99 4 2 28 0 899
2014 454 90 152 80 5 5 28 0 814
2015 436 92 170 59 5 6 24 0 792
2016 422 89 168 65 5 5 28 0 782
2017 401 82 161 69 5 4 33 0 755
2018 377 84 161 67 6 4 30 0 729
2019 330 74 169 67 6 2 38 0 686
2020 300 56 162 74 3 2 36 0 633
2021 260 70 153 61 1 2 33 0 580
2022 244 62 138 73 3 0 33 0 553
2023 201 61 145 71 2 0 39 0 519
2024 264 80 197 99 6 0 47 0 693

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at James And Margie Marion Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 597 41.3 14.5 6.5
2005 727 44.8 16.2 7.6
2006 812 50.6 16.0 11
2007 880 51.8 17.0 9.4
2008 936 56.5 16.6 9.3
2009 967 53.8 18.0 8
2010 856 52.7 16.2 11.2
2011 885 50.5 17.5 10.8
2012 912 52.0 17.5 11.7
2013 899 52.0 17.2 10.5
2014 814 49.5 16.4 8.7
2015 792 49.0 16.1 8.6
2016 782 49.0 15.9 8.3
2017 755 48.1 15.6 8.6
2018 729 46.1 15.8 10
2019 686 45.9 14.9 12.5
2020 633 43.2 14.6 12.8
2021 580 41.9 13.8 20.2
2022 553 38.4 14.3 17.4
2023 519 35.0 14.8 19.7
2024 693 43.8 15.8 20.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio James And Margie Marion Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 597 41.3 14.5 6.5
2005 727 44.8 16.2 7.6
2006 812 50.6 16.0 11
2007 880 51.8 17.0 9.4
2008 936 56.5 16.6 9.3
2009 967 53.8 18.0 8
2010 856 52.7 16.2 11.2
2011 885 50.5 17.5 10.8
2012 912 52.0 17.5 11.7
2013 899 52.0 17.2 10.5
2014 814 49.5 16.4 8.7
2015 792 49.0 16.1 8.6
2016 782 49.0 15.9 8.3
2017 755 48.1 15.6 8.6
2018 729 46.1 15.8 10
2019 686 45.9 14.9 12.5
2020 633 43.2 14.6 12.8
2021 580 41.9 13.8 20.2
2022 553 38.4 14.3 17.4
2023 519 35.0 14.8 19.7
2024 693 43.8 15.8 20.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for James And Margie Marion Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $474 (5.5%) $8,145 (94.5%) $8,618
2020 $500 (5.5%) $8,571 (94.5%) $9,071
2021 $756 (7.6%) $9,147 (92.4%) $9,903

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on James And Margie Marion Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 277th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 337th of 4647 Elementary schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (James And Margie Marion Elementary)5678
 22%
   3rd Grade Reading (Allen Independent School District (Isd))6671
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (James And Margie Marion Elementary)7573
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Allen Independent School District (Isd))7167
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (James And Margie Marion Elementary)6969
   4th Grade Reading (Allen Independent School District (Isd))6570
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (James And Margie Marion Elementary)6763
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Allen Independent School District (Isd))7069
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (James And Margie Marion Elementary)8080
   5th Grade Reading (Allen Independent School District (Isd))7776
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (James And Margie Marion Elementary)7872
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Allen Independent School District (Isd))8275
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (James And Margie Marion Elementary)7556
 19%
   5th Grade Science (Allen Independent School District (Isd))7057
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (James And Margie Marion Elementary)6287
 25%
   6th Grade Reading (Allen Independent School District (Isd))6479
 15%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (James And Margie Marion Elementary)8160
 21%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Allen Independent School District (Isd))8173
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students686519
 24.3%
African American7461
 17.6%
American Indian62
 66.7%
Asian169145
 14.2%
Hispanic6771
 6%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White330201
 39.1%
Two or More Races3839
 2.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12.5%19.7%
 7.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about James And Margie Marion Elementary

Yes. James And Margie Marion Elementary ranks in the top 8.4% of Texas elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 693 students attended James And Margie Marion Elementary.

Students who attend James And Margie Marion Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Walter & Lois Curtis Middle
High : Allen High School

Students at James And Margie Marion Elementary are 38% White, 28% Asian, 14% Hispanic, 12% African American, 7% Two or more races.


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