Summary:
The city of Marshall, Minnesota is home to 6 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools. The schools in this district demonstrate a mix of strengths and challenges, with Marshall High School and Marshall Middle School standing out as the top performers, while Matec struggles with low proficiency rates and a high dropout rate.
Marshall High School is the district's shining star, ranking 165 out of 480 Minnesota high schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school maintains a high 92.4% 4-year graduation rate and a low 1.6% dropout rate, while also outperforming the district and state averages in math, reading, and science MCA-III test scores. In contrast, Matec, a public high school serving grades 5-12, is ranked 434 out of 480 Minnesota high schools and has a 0-star rating, struggling with low proficiency rates and an alarmingly high 38.1% dropout rate.
The schools in Marshall serve a diverse student population, with varying socioeconomic challenges as evidenced by the high free/reduced lunch rates across the district, ranging from 44.41% at Marshall High School to 66.22% at Matec. While Marshall High School and Marshall Middle School demonstrate strong performance, the elementary schools in the Marshall Public School District appear to have lower statewide rankings and test scores, suggesting a need for further investigation and targeted support to address these disparities.
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