Summary:
Marcellus Community Schools has one elementary school, Marcellus Elementary School, which serves students from grades K-5. The school is located in the small town of Marcellus, Michigan, and has a predominantly white student population with a significant portion of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Academically, Marcellus Elementary School stands out as a strong-performing school, with its students consistently scoring above the state average on M-STEP tests in both English Language Arts and Math. The school's proficiency rates range from 46.5% to 67.5% in Math and 48.7% to 50% in English Language Arts, outperforming both the Marcellus Community Schools district and the state of Michigan. However, the school faces challenges with a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 27.4%, which may be an area of concern.
Despite the economic challenges faced by the school's families, with 68.67% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Marcellus Elementary School appears to be well-resourced, spending $13,088 per student, which is above the state average. The school also maintains a relatively favorable student-teacher ratio of 17.9, suggesting a positive learning environment for its students.
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