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Vernon Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 5–8
1350 4th Avenue, Marion, IA 52302 · (319) 377-9401 · Part of Marion Independent School District
Students
587
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
38%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
5–8
What stands out about Vernon Middle School
- Enrollment down 15.5% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency66%
State average 64.2%
Reading / language arts65%
State average 67.8%
Location
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1350 4th Avenue, Marion
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 5137
Grade 6132
Grade 7168
Grade 8150
Enrollment over time
695’20
671’21
668’22
621’23
587’24
Down 15.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 80%Two or more races 7%Hispanic 6%Black 5%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.