Summary:
The Marion Elementary - 02 is the sole elementary school in the Marion School District 60-3 in South Dakota, serving grades PK-5 with 96 students enrolled. The school's performance on the Smarter Balanced Assessments has been mixed, with proficiency rates ranging from 10% to 69.23% across different grade levels and subject areas. While the school's overall proficiency rates in English Language Arts (36.11%) and Mathematics (50%) are below the state averages, its 5th-grade proficiency rates are particularly low, with only 10% proficient in ELA and 30% in Math, compared to the state averages of 49.55% and 41.17%.
The school's performance has fluctuated over the past few years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 88th out of 202 schools in 2021-2022 to 157th out of 204 schools in 2022-2023, indicating a relative decline in performance compared to other schools in the state. The school district's overall ranking is 87th out of 126 districts in South Dakota and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger. However, the school has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at 14.58%, compared to the state average, and a lower student-teacher ratio of 11.7, which is lower than the state average.
The uneven performance across grade levels and subjects, as well as the declining statewide ranking, suggest that the school may have challenges in providing consistent, high-quality instruction across all grades and subjects. Additionally, the low 5th-grade proficiency rates in ELA and Math, as well as the overall district's lower performance compared to the state, may suggest equity issues in terms of providing quality education to all students. Further analysis of student subgroup performance and resource allocation within the district could provide more insights into potential equity challenges.
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