Summary:
The city of Martins Ferry, Ohio is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school. The data reveals some standout academic performance at the Martins Ferry Middle School, particularly in math and science, as well as strong English Language Arts results at the Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School. However, the Martins Ferry High School appears to face challenges related to socioeconomic factors and chronic absenteeism, which may be contributing to lower academic outcomes.
The Martins Ferry Middle School outperforms the state and Martins Ferry City district averages in several subject areas, including 5th grade science, 5th and 7th grade math, and Algebra I. The Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School also performs well above the state averages in 3rd and 4th grade English Language Arts and 3rd grade math. In contrast, the Martins Ferry High School lags behind the state in several subject areas, such as Geometry and Biology.
The data also reveals socioeconomic disparities, with the Martins Ferry High School having the highest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 98.49%. Additionally, the high school has the highest chronic absenteeism rate at 29.6%, which may be impacting student learning and achievement. The Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School has a more diverse student population compared to the middle and high schools, which are predominantly white, highlighting the need for equitable opportunities and support for all students in the Martins Ferry City school district.
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