Marcellus Community Schools

The Marcellus Community Schools district in Michigan consists of 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 2 high schools (one of which is a virtual school), and no alternative schools. The district serves a predominantly white student population, with a high percentage of students from low-income families eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

Marcellus Elementary School stands out with consistently high test scores, significantly above the state average in English Language Arts and Math, and a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate. In contrast, Volinia Outcome Base School, the district's virtual high school, has the highest chronic absenteeism rate at 72.5%, highlighting the challenges of maintaining student engagement in an online learning environment.

Marcellus High School impresses with a 97.2% four-year graduation rate, well above the state average, and a 0.0% dropout rate, indicating a strong focus on student support and retention. The district's financial commitment is evident in the relatively low student-teacher ratios across the schools, ranging from 14.4 to 21.3, suggesting personalized attention and support for students.