Marysville

The Marysville school district in Kansas consists of two schools: Marysville Elementary, serving grades PK-6, and Marysville Junior/Senior High, serving grades 7-12. While Marysville Junior/Senior High is a strong performer, ranking 77 out of 332 Kansas high schools and earning a 4-star rating, Marysville Elementary appears to be struggling, with a 2-star rating and lower academic proficiency compared to state averages.

Marysville Junior/Senior High stands out with a 89.5% four-year graduation rate, a low 1.3% dropout rate, and test scores that exceed the state average in 10th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, Marysville Elementary has concerning academic metrics, with proficiency rates below the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across multiple grade levels. The district-wide chronic absenteeism rate of 19.5% at both schools is also an area of concern that may be impacting student learning.

Socioeconomic factors may play a role, as both schools serve a significant population of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with 55.88% at the elementary school and 44.84% at the high school. Additionally, the relatively low spending per student, at $10,339 for the elementary school and $11,248 for the high school, suggests the district may need to ensure adequate funding and resources to support student success across all grade levels.