Summary:
Marshall County Central Schools operates a single high school, Marshall County Central High, serving grades 9-12 in the rural area of Marshall County, Minnesota. The school faces some academic challenges, with below-average proficiency in math and reading compared to the state, as well as a higher-than-average dropout rate. However, the school has a relatively small student-teacher ratio and provides educational opportunities to a community with a significant percentage of economically disadvantaged students.
Marshall County Central High has an enrollment of 215 students and a four-year graduation rate of 84.2%, slightly below the state average. The school's math and reading proficiency scores lag behind state benchmarks across most grade levels, with only 10th-grade reading proficiency exceeding the state average. Science proficiency is closer to the state average. The school serves a population where nearly 29% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher level of economic need among the student body.
Despite these academic hurdles, Marshall County Central High has a 13:1 student-teacher ratio, better than the state average. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, suggesting some inconsistency in its performance. Overall, the data suggests that Marshall County Central Schools and its lone high school face challenges in supporting student achievement, but the small class sizes and community-focused environment may provide opportunities for targeted interventions and improvement.
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