Serving 24 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Marquettealger Administrative Unit ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marquettealger Administrative Unit ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Marquettealger Administrative Unit's student population of 24 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
24 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Marquettealger Administrative Unit is 0.29, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
8%
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
4%
18%
White
84%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Marquettealger Administrative Unit?
24 students attend Marquettealger Administrative Unit.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Marquettealger Administrative Unit students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marquettealger Administrative Unit?
Marquettealger Administrative Unit has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Marquettealger Administrative Unit offer ?
Marquettealger Administrative Unit offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Marquettealger Administrative Unit part of?
Marquettealger Administrative Unit is part of Marquette-Alger RESA School District.
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