Summary:
Laurens-Marathon Community School District in Iowa has only one elementary school, Laurens-Marathon Elementary School, which serves grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 140 students. The school has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking and overall rating over the past few years, dropping from 285th out of 565 Iowa elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 509th out of 557 in 2023-2024, with its rating falling from 3 stars to 0 stars out of 5.
Academically, Laurens-Marathon Elementary School is struggling, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science well below the state averages, particularly in 3rd, 5th, and 6th grades. For example, in 3rd grade, only 38.1% of students are proficient in ELA and 38.1% in Math, compared to state averages of 64.2% and 76.3%, respectively. The school also has a high percentage of students (51.43%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a population with significant economic needs.
Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.8 to 1, the school's academic performance has not translated into stronger outcomes for its students. The data suggests that Laurens-Marathon Community School District may need to closely examine its curriculum, teaching practices, and support systems to identify areas for improvement and better serve the needs of its student population.
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