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Marjorie Carlson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Warren, Michigan, serving 349 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Van Dyke Public Schools district, which is ranked 560 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Marjorie Carlson has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (50.43%) and two or more races (14.61%) students compared to the state average. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by M-Step test scores, is consistently below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 30.4% of 3rd graders, 20.7% of 4th graders, and 30.4% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 39.6%, 43.3%, and 44%, respectively. Additionally, Marjorie Carlson has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 7.8% in 2020-2021 to 54.1% in 2021-2022, which is significantly higher than the state average and the nearby schools.
Despite the high per-student spending of $19,951 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average and the nearby schools, Marjorie Carlson's academic performance remains below average. This suggests that the school may face unique challenges in effectively allocating and utilizing resources to support student learning. Comparing Marjorie Carlson to nearby schools, such as Briarwood Elementary and Westwood Elementary, which have a higher percentage of white students, highlights the potential for racial segregation and disparities in the local school system.
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