Summary:
The Marshall school district in Missouri serves students from preschool through 12th grade across 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district faces significant challenges, with high chronic absenteeism rates and large achievement gaps compared to state averages, but also shows pockets of strong performance, particularly at Bueker Middle School.
Bueker Middle School stands out as the top performer in the district, with an impressive 85.7% proficiency rate on the Algebra I end-of-course exam, far exceeding the district average of 29.3% and the statewide rate of 45.4%. In contrast, Marshall Senior High School has lower proficiency rates than the state, but boasts a strong 94% graduation rate and a low 0.8% dropout rate. The district serves a high-need population, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 44.79% at the high school to 65% at the preschool, and per-student spending varying significantly from $9,619 at Eastwood Elementary to $13,229 at the high school.
The data reveals inconsistent performance across grade levels, with some elementary and middle schools showing dips in proficiency as students transition to the next school. This, combined with the district's high chronic absenteeism rates, suggests potential challenges in ensuring all students receive a high-quality education. However, the strong performance at Bueker Middle and the high graduation rate at the high school provide a foundation for the district to build upon and address these areas of concern.
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