Elementary Schools in Marine Area Community School

Marine Area Community School is the sole elementary school serving the Marine area, providing education for students in grades K-6. With a total enrollment of 219 students, the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 92.24% of students identifying as White. While the school's performance on state standardized tests is mixed, with stronger results in reading compared to math and science, its overall state ranking has declined over the past three years, from 429 out of 858 Minnesota elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 661 out of 881 in 2023-2024.

The school's low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (15.98%) suggests a relatively affluent student population, which may impact the school's ability to address the needs of students from lower-income backgrounds. Additionally, the school's overwhelmingly White student population may limit the diversity of perspectives and experiences within the school community, potentially affecting the school's ability to prepare students for the increasingly diverse world they will encounter after graduation.

Despite these challenges, Marine Area Community School maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.1, which is lower than the state average. However, the school's declining state ranking and uneven academic performance in math, reading, and science suggest that further analysis and targeted interventions may be necessary to improve outcomes for all students and ensure the school is effectively serving the needs of the Marine area community.