Summary:
The city of Marinette, Wisconsin is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including Marinette High, Marinette Middle, Marinette Intermediate, and Marinette Primary. While the schools in the Marinette School District have some standout elements, the data suggests they are collectively struggling to provide a high-quality education for their students.
Marinette Primary stands out for having the highest spending per student and the lowest student-teacher ratio, which could contribute to more individualized attention. Meanwhile, Marinette Intermediate has the highest proficiency rates on the Forward Exam across multiple subjects and grade levels compared to the other Marinette schools. However, across the board, the Marinette schools underperform the state averages on standardized tests, with only 22.44% of 10th graders at Marinette High proficient or better in math, compared to the state average of 42.37%.
The data also reveals high poverty levels, with all Marinette schools having a significant percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, the schools struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates, especially at the secondary level. While the Marinette schools spend more per student than the state average, this does not seem to be translating into better academic outcomes, raising questions about how the funding is being allocated and utilized.
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