Summary:
The 73448 zip code area is home to three public schools - Marietta Elementary School, Marietta High School, and Marietta Middle School - all of which are part of the Marietta school district. Unfortunately, the data indicates that these schools are consistently underperforming compared to state averages across various metrics, including test scores, statewide rankings, and chronic absenteeism rates.
All three schools have low statewide rankings, with Marietta Elementary and Marietta High School ranked in the bottom 25% of their respective school types in the state. Additionally, Marietta Elementary School and Marietta Middle School are rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, while Marietta High School is rated 0 out of 5 stars. The schools' test scores are significantly lower than the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across various grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, Marietta Elementary School had only 22% of students proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 26%, and Marietta High School had only 2% of students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 18%.
The high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 84.38% to 87.63% in the 2023-2024 school year, suggest that the schools may be serving a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which could be contributing to the overall low performance. Additionally, the relatively high student-teacher ratios and lower spending per student may indicate resource constraints that could be impacting the schools' ability to provide quality education and support for their students. Overall, the data suggests that the schools in the 73448 zip code area are facing significant challenges and are underperforming compared to state averages, and addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive approach that addresses both academic and socioeconomic factors impacting the students and the community.
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