Summary:
The city of Marathon, Wisconsin is home to three schools: Marathon Elementary, Marathon High, and Marathon Venture Academy. These schools serve students from elementary through high school, and are part of the Marathon City School District.
Among the standout schools in Marathon, Marathon High School shines, ranking 55th out of 431 Wisconsin high schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school boasts an impressive 91% 4-year graduation rate and strong test scores, with 60-70% of 10th graders proficient or better in ACT English, Math, and Science. In contrast, Marathon Venture Academy, the district's middle school, also performs well, ranking 176th out of 641 Wisconsin middle schools and earning a 4-star rating, with solid test scores in 6th-8th grade English and Math.
However, the data also reveals some areas of concern. All three schools in Marathon have a high chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7%, significantly above the state average. Additionally, there are notable funding disparities, with Marathon High School spending nearly $6,000 more per student than Marathon Elementary and over $13,500 more than Marathon Venture Academy. These findings suggest that the district may benefit from a closer examination of resource allocation and strategies to address the high absenteeism rates across all schools.
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