Marion Middle School in Marion, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Marion Middle School is a rural public school in Marion, Texas that is part of Marion Independent School District. It serves 380 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.8:1. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

380 Students

24 Teachers

506 S Center St

Marion, TX 78124 View local requests

http://www.marionisd.net

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Marion Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Bigley

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Marion Middle School Demographics

41%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

43%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Marion Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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