Summary:
The Marlette Community Schools district in Michigan consists of two schools - Marlette JrSr High School and Marlette Elementary. While the elementary school has maintained a relatively consistent statewide ranking, the high school has seen significant fluctuations, going from a high ranking to a low ranking and then rebounding in recent years. This volatility in performance at the high school level is worth further investigation.
Academically, both schools generally perform below the state averages on standardized assessments, with some exceptions. For example, Marlette Elementary outperforms the state in 3rd and 5th grade ELA and Math. However, the high school has a lower-than-average four-year graduation rate and a higher-than-average dropout rate. Additionally, both schools have high rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges facing the district.
The data also reveals differences in student-teacher ratios between the high school and elementary school, which could be a factor in the disparities in academic performance. Ensuring appropriate staffing levels and class sizes may be an area for the district to address. Overall, the Marlette Community Schools district has both strengths and areas for improvement, and targeted interventions could help support student success at all grade levels.
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