Marshall Public Schools

The Marshall Public Schools district in Michigan consists of 8 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district serves a diverse student population, with some schools like Harrington Elementary School having a majority of non-White students, while others like Hughes Elementary School and Walters Elementary School consistently perform at the top of the state.

The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the district, with Hughes Elementary and Walters Elementary outperforming the other elementary schools, particularly Harrington Elementary, which has significantly lower proficiency rates and the highest chronic absenteeism rate in the district at 51.3%. Socioeconomic factors, such as the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, may be contributing to the lower academic outcomes at some schools. The district also faces challenges with attendance, as several schools have chronic absenteeism rates above 25%.

Despite the overall performance challenges, the district's alternative school, Marshall Opportunity High School, stands out for its relatively high graduation rate of 58.9% and low dropout rate of 21.9% compared to a typical alternative school setting. The district's resource allocation and funding distribution may also need to be re-evaluated to ensure equitable support for all schools and address the disparities in academic outcomes.