Summary:
The city of Marion Center, Pennsylvania is home to two schools - Marion Center Area Junior/Senior High School and W.A. McCreery Elementary School, both part of the Marion Center Area School District. While the elementary school consistently outperforms the district and state on standardized tests, the high school lags behind in academic achievement.
W.A. McCreery Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, with over 53% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math and an impressive 88% proficiency rate in PSSA Science - well above the district and state averages. In contrast, Marion Center Area Junior/Senior High School struggles academically, with only 29% of students reaching proficiency in PSSA Math, significantly lower than the district and state.
The data also reveals differences in the schools' student populations and resources. W.A. McCreery Elementary serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with over 55% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 37.5% at the high school. However, the elementary school maintains a lower student-teacher ratio of 9.9, compared to 12.7 at the junior/senior high. These factors may contribute to the performance gap between the two schools in Marion Center.
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