Summary:
The 48453 zip code in Michigan is home to two schools: Marlette Jr/Sr High School and Marlette Elementary, both part of the Marlette Community Schools district. While the schools serve different grade levels, they face similar challenges, including declining academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a predominantly low-income student population.
Marlette Jr/Sr High School has seen its statewide ranking drop from a 4-star to a 3-star rating, with test scores generally below state averages, particularly in math and science. The school also struggles with a high dropout rate of 7.3% and a chronic absenteeism rate of 25.9%. In contrast, Marlette Elementary has maintained a 3-star rating, but its chronic absenteeism rate of 16.5% is still higher than ideal. Both schools serve a high percentage of students from low-income families, with 59.13% and 65.33% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, respectively.
Despite the challenges, the schools do have some bright spots. For example, Marlette Elementary has seen some grades perform above the state average in ELA and math assessments. Identifying and replicating the strategies that lead to these pockets of success could be beneficial for both schools as they work to improve academic outcomes and address the socioeconomic factors that may be contributing to the performance gaps.
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