Summary:
The 62257 zip code area is home to two schools - Marissa Elementary School and Marissa Junior & Senior High School, both part of the Marissa CUSD 40 district. While the high school boasts an impressive 95.7% 4-year graduation rate, the elementary school struggles with a high 23.6% chronic absenteeism rate, which may be contributing to its below-average academic performance on state assessments.
Academically, both schools perform below the state averages, particularly in English Language Arts. However, the schools perform better on the science assessment, with proficiency rates closer to the state average. The student demographics indicate a high-need population, with over 50% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch at both schools.
Despite the above-average per-student spending at both schools, the academic results do not yet reflect a strong return on that investment. The district should focus on implementing targeted strategies to address chronic absenteeism, improve instructional quality, and provide comprehensive support for the high-need student population to help these schools reach their full potential.
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