Summary:
The Marion Central School District in New York operates two schools - Marion Elementary School and Marion Junior-Senior High School. The district is ranked 291 out of 866 districts in New York and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is performing reasonably well compared to other districts in the state.
Marion Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, with students outperforming the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Math assessments across multiple grade levels. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 8.5, suggesting more individualized attention for students. In contrast, Marion Junior-Senior High School excels in its impressive 95.4% 4-year graduation rate, which is significantly above the state average, and its low 2.2% dropout rate.
While the racial demographics of the schools are not significantly diverse, the district has seen its statewide rankings improve over the past few years, indicating a positive trend in academic performance. The significant difference in spending per student between the elementary and high school levels, with the high school spending $23,531 per student compared to the elementary school's $17,117, may warrant further investigation into the allocation of resources within the district. Overall, the Marion Central School District appears to be performing well, with standout elements at both the elementary and high school levels.
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