Summary:
The city of Marion, Michigan is home to two schools - Marion High School and Marion Elementary School, both part of the Marion Public Schools district. While the high school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, the elementary school has shown some bright spots in its academic performance, particularly in 3rd grade English Language Arts and 5th grade Science. However, both schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, which could be impacting student learning and outcomes.
Academically, Marion High School has seen its statewide ranking range from 297 out of 666 Michigan high schools in 2018-2019 to 663 out of 735 in 2022-2023, with its current ranking for 2023-2024 at 263 out of 743. This suggests the school's performance has declined over time, and the district should investigate the underlying factors to implement strategies for improvement. On the other hand, Marion Elementary School has outperformed the state average in certain subject areas, such as 3rd grade English Language Arts and 5th grade Science, indicating potential areas of strength that the district can build upon.
Both schools face socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (69.79% at the high school and 79.89% at the elementary school). Additionally, the chronic absenteeism rates at both schools, exceeding 34%, are significantly higher than the state average and could be an area of concern for the district. The district should investigate the root causes of these issues and develop targeted interventions to address them, ensuring that all students in Marion have access to a quality education and the support they need to succeed.
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