Summary:
The Marion Middle school is the sole middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Marion-Florence school district in Kansas. Despite serving a student population with a relatively high rate of economic disadvantage, Marion Middle has emerged as a strong-performing middle school, ranking in the top quarter of all Kansas middle schools for the 2023-2024 school year.
Marion Middle's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics exceeding the state averages across all grade levels. The school's 6th grade students stand out, with proficiency rates over 25 percentage points higher than the state average. However, the school faces some challenges in maintaining this high level of achievement as students progress to 8th grade, where scores lag behind the other grades.
The school's above-average spending per student and low student-teacher ratio may contribute to its strong academic performance, highlighting the importance of adequate funding and resources for schools to provide quality education. Overall, Marion Middle appears to be a high-performing middle school within the Marion-Florence district, with particular strengths in 6th grade academics and a commitment to supporting its economically disadvantaged student population.
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