Serving 305 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mar Lee School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mar Lee School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Mar Lee School's student population of 305 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
305 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mar Lee School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mar Lee School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1775 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
87%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mar Lee School's ranking?
Mar Lee School is ranked #1775 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Mar Lee School often compared to?
Mar Lee Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hughes Elementary School, Marshall Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Mar Lee School?
305 students attend Mar Lee School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Mar Lee School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mar Lee School?
Mar Lee School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mar Lee School offer ?
Mar Lee School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Mar Lee School part of?
Mar Lee School is part of Mar Lee School District.
School Reviews
5 10/25/2021
Excellent school. Great staff and student body. My child is thriving here, I wish he could attend high school at Mar Lee, Marshall Public Schools are terrible since the Albion merger and the Marshall School Board is radical left.
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