Summary:
The Marysville Public Schools district in Michigan is home to three elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. Among these schools, Gardens Elementary School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking among the best elementary schools in the state with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Gardens Elementary boasts significantly higher student academic performance compared to the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 74.7% of 3rd graders at Gardens Elementary were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 68.9% for the district and 39.6% for the state. Additionally, Gardens Elementary has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 13.8%, while the other two elementary schools, Washington Elementary and Morton Elementary, have higher rates of 19.5% and 23.1%, respectively.
The data also reveals differences in student demographics and socioeconomic factors among the three schools. Gardens Elementary has the highest percentage of white students at 94.79%, while Morton Elementary has the most diverse student population with 88.2% white and 6.83% two or more races. Additionally, Gardens Elementary has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (25.83%) compared to Washington (53.67%) and Morton (60.56%) Elementary, suggesting potential socioeconomic differences that may impact academic outcomes.
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