Summary:
The Marion County school district in Kentucky consists of 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and struggling schools, with some standout institutions like Calvary Elementary and West Marion Elementary leading the way in academic achievement.
The district's top-performing elementary schools, Calvary Elementary and West Marion Elementary, consistently rank among the best in the state, with exceptional test scores in mathematics, reading, and writing. In contrast, Glasscock Elementary and Lebanon Elementary struggle with lower-than-average test scores. The data suggests a strong correlation between the performance of elementary schools and the success of students at the middle and high school levels.
The Marion County Middle School has seen significant improvement in recent years, moving from a 2-star to a 4-star rating and outperforming the county and state in mathematics and reading. Meanwhile, the Marion County High School boasts an impressive 98.5% 4-year graduation rate, well above the state average. The data also highlights the challenges faced by the alternative Hugh C. Spalding Academy, which struggles with significantly lower test scores and graduation rates compared to the other schools in the district.
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