At a glance
Reported students
500
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
38.75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana middle enrollment
47th percentile
Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
409
Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd: 500 reported students.
State peer staffing position
25th percentile
12.9:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 523
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.3:1
What the reported data says about Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd
Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd is a public middle school serving grades 05–06 in Marion. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Marion Community Schools. NCES reports 500 students for 2024–25.
Among 331 middle schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 536 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 47th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, below the Indiana median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (44%) and Black (22.4%). English learners represent 6.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 0.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd
- 1How do the reported 12.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 38.75 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 0.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White44%
- Hispanic17.4%
- Black22.4%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial15.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Marion Community Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
John L McCulloch Junior High Sch
Middle · Grades 07–08
455 reported students
Frances Slocum Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
473 reported students
John W Kendall Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
409 reported students
Riverview Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
393 reported students
Allen Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
380 reported students
Grant Regional Career Center
High · Grades 06–12
0 reported students
Public schools near Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Early Childhood Ed Cntr Other · Marion Community Schools | PK–PK | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| John L McCulloch Junior High Sch Middle · Marion Community Schools | 07–08 | 455 | 3.3 mi |
| R J Baskett Middle School Middle · Mississinewa Community School Corp | 06–08 | 507 | 6.7 mi |
| Oak Hill Junior High School Middle · Oak Hill United School Corp | 07–08 | 234 | 6.8 mi |
| Swayzee Elementary School Middle · Oak Hill United School Corp | 05–06 | 248 | 8.2 mi |
| Eastbrook Middle School Middle · Eastbrook Community Sch Corp | 06–08 | 358 | 10 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd
What grades does Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd serve?
Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd reports grades 05–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Marion Community Schools.
How many students attend Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd?
Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd reported 500 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 47th percentile among 331 Indiana middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 523 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd?
The calculated ratio is 12.9:1, based on 500 students and 38.75 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd a public, charter, or magnet school?
Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Marion Community Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
80.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd in?
Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd is part of Marion Community Schools, based in Marion, IN, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Marion Early Childhood Ed Cntr (under 0.1 mi), John L McCulloch Junior High Sch (3.3 mi), R J Baskett Middle School (6.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.