Summary:
The Marion Elementary district in Montana contains only one elementary school, Marion School, which serves students from kindergarten through 6th grade. While the school has a higher-than-average spending per student and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, its academic performance is consistently below the state average, ranking 338 out of 401 elementary schools in Montana for the 2024-2025 school year.
Marion School's academic performance is particularly low in English Language Arts (26.47% proficient or better vs. 43.09% statewide) and Mathematics (14.71% proficient or better vs. 36.77% statewide), though it performs better than the district average in Science (40% proficient or better vs. 45.45% district average). The school's 1-star rating from SchoolDigger further indicates its struggles, as it is not considered a standout performer compared to other schools in the state.
The high percentage of students (100%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Marion School suggests that the school serves a population with significant economic challenges, which may contribute to the lower academic performance. While the school's spending per student is higher than the national average and the student-teacher ratio is relatively low, these factors alone do not appear to be enough to overcome the other challenges the school is facing. Addressing the economic and social needs of the student population may be key to improving the school's performance in the future.
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