Summary:
The city of Marmet, West Virginia has only one public school serving grades PK-5: Marmet Elementary School. This school is part of the Kanawha County Schools district, which is ranked 30 out of 55 districts in the state. However, Marmet Elementary has consistently underperformed, with proficiency rates significantly below the district and state averages across all subjects and grade levels.
Over the past three school years, Marmet Elementary's statewide ranking has declined, from 287 out of 375 schools in 2021-2022 to 348 out of 368 schools in the current 2023-2024 school year. The school's student population is predominantly White (91.07%), with a small percentage of African American (3.57%) and students of two or more races (5.36%). Additionally, the school had a high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients in the 2022-2023 school year, suggesting potential socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting academic performance.
Despite its small size and limited student diversity, Marmet Elementary School faces significant challenges in terms of academic achievement. With consistently low proficiency rates and a declining statewide ranking, the school's performance is a concern for the local community. Addressing the root causes of these issues and implementing targeted interventions may be necessary to improve outcomes for the students of Marmet Elementary School.
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