Summary:
The city of Marcellus, Michigan is home to three schools serving students from elementary through high school: Marcellus Elementary School, Marcellus High School, and Marcellus Middle School. These schools, part of the Marcellus Community Schools district, serve a predominantly white student population with high rates of economic disadvantage.
Among the standout schools, Marcellus High School shines with a 3-star rating, a 97.2% four-year graduation rate, and strong performance on state assessments in science and social studies. Marcellus Elementary School also impresses, consistently outperforming the state average in English Language Arts and Math assessments, particularly in 3rd grade math. In contrast, Marcellus Middle School shows mixed results, with some grades performing above the state average and others below.
Across the district, socioeconomic factors play a significant role, with high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 62.35% at Marcellus High School to 70.9% at Marcellus Middle School. Attendance also varies, with chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 23.3% at Marcellus High School to 27.4% at Marcellus Elementary School. Resource allocation, as measured by spending per student and student-teacher ratios, also differs across the schools, potentially contributing to the varying academic performance.
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