Summary:
The city of Marshfield, Missouri is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Marshfield R-I school district. The schools in this district generally perform above the state averages in various subject areas and grade levels, with some standout performers like Marshfield Junior High and Marshfield High.
Marshfield Junior High has consistently ranked in the top 100 middle schools in Missouri over the past 3 years, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. It has strong test scores, with 60.2% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 42.2%. Marshfield High also stands out, with a strong 93.1% 4-year graduation rate and a low 0.9% dropout rate. Its test scores are above the state averages as well, with 54.5% of students proficient or better in English II, compared to the state average of 52.9%.
However, the district faces some challenges, such as a high chronic absenteeism rate of 14.6% across all schools, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools in the district have a wide range of free and reduced lunch rates, from 29.24% at Marshfield High to 50% at Marshfield Early Learning Center, indicating potential equity issues within the district that may warrant further investigation.
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