Summary:
The 83639 zip code area is home to three schools - Marsing Elementary School, Marsing High School, and Marsing Middle School, all part of the Marsing Joint District. While Marsing High School stands out as the top-performing school in the area, earning consistent 5-star ratings and high test scores, the elementary and middle schools lag behind in academic achievement.
Marsing High School's impressive performance is evident in its consistently high state-wide ranking, with 61.3% of students proficient or better in Math and 73.4% in English Language Arts. The school also boasts a low chronic absenteeism rate of 11.9% and a strong 4-year graduation rate of 81.1%. In contrast, Marsing Elementary School and Marsing Middle School have lower state-wide rankings and ratings, with lower test scores compared to the high school and the state/district averages.
The data also reveals that the elementary and middle schools serve a more economically disadvantaged student population, with higher rates of free/reduced lunch recipients. Additionally, Marsing Elementary School has a significantly higher student-teacher ratio of 24.2:1, which may contribute to the lower academic performance at the lower grade levels. These findings suggest a need to examine the curriculum, teaching practices, and support systems at the elementary and middle school levels to better prepare students for success in high school and beyond.
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