Summary:
The city of Marion, South Dakota is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school. The data reveals a mix of academic performance across the schools, with Marion High School - 01 standing out as the top performer, ranking 62nd out of 141 high schools in the state. This school boasts a 71.4% 4-year graduation rate and strong test scores in English Language Arts and Science. Meanwhile, Marion Middle School - 03 excels in Mathematics, with 47.37% of 7th-grade students proficient or better, compared to the district and state averages.
Across the schools, there are areas for improvement, such as the relatively low proficiency rate in English Language Arts for 5th-grade students at Marion Elementary - 02. Additionally, Marion High School - 01 has a higher dropout rate of 5.4%, which is above the national average. The schools also generally perform below the Marion School District 60-3 and state averages in many academic areas, suggesting room for growth.
Overall, the data provides a comprehensive look at the schools in Marion, South Dakota, highlighting both their strengths and areas for potential improvement. While some schools, like Marion High School - 01 and Marion Middle School - 03, are performing well in certain subjects, the district as a whole has opportunities to enhance academic outcomes and address challenges such as chronic absenteeism and dropout rates.
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