Summary:
The data set provided information on a single public high school, North Marion High School, located in the 26571 zip code. Serving grades 9-12, the school has a total enrollment of 738 students and is part of the Marion County Schools district.
North Marion High School has seen a concerning decline in its state-wide ranking, dropping from 42nd out of 113 West Virginia high schools in 2020-2021 to 90th out of 112 in 2022-2023. Its SchoolDigger rating has also decreased from 3 stars out of 5 to 1 star over the same period. Academically, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics (15%), English Language Arts (36.2%), and Science (19%) are all significantly below the state averages of 21.5%, 49.9%, and 27.9%, respectively. The school's predominantly white student population, with only 1.36% African American and 1.36% Hispanic students, suggests a lack of diversity that may warrant further investigation.
While the data set does not provide the school's free/reduced lunch rate, this information could be valuable in understanding the potential impact of socioeconomic factors on the school's academic performance. Additionally, the school's per-student spending of $12,788 and a student-teacher ratio of 16.4 to 1 are relevant metrics for evaluating the resources available to support student learning. Overall, the analysis of North Marion High School highlights the need for targeted interventions and strategies to address the school's declining performance and lack of diversity, with the goal of improving student outcomes and ensuring equitable educational opportunities for all.
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